Community Health Navigator & Care Advocate

Preferred-Family-Healthcare,-Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP 24/7 counseling

Mileage reimbursement

Employee discounts

Workplace culture

Additional perks

Job summary

Clarity Healthcare in Saint Louis, MO, is seeking a Community Health Worker to connect patients with healthcare providers, community resources, and support services. You will educate communities, navigate insurance options, and promote preventive care while addressing barriers to access.

This full-time position emphasizes compassionate outreach, documentation, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to improve health outcomes in diverse populations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree in Health Sciences, Social Work, Human Services, Public Health, or related field preferred.
• Two years of experience in community health, patient navigation, healthcare outreach, human services, case management, or related field preferred.
• Knowledge of community health principles, social determinants of health, harm reduction practices, and motivational interviewing techniques.
• Strong customer service, relationship-building, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Teams, Word).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care and support services by connecting individuals with healthcare providers, behavioral health services, and community resources.
• Build meaningful relationships with patients and empower them to achieve health and wellness goals.
• Educate individuals and families on healthcare resources, preventive care, and wellness initiatives.
• Conduct outreach via phone calls, home visits, community events, and visits to engage individuals in care.
• Identify barriers to care and collaborate with patients and teams to develop solutions.
• Advocate for patients with culturally responsive, person-centered care.
• Assist with understanding insurance options and completing enrollment applications, including QHPs.
• Collaborate with providers, care teams, and community partners to improve care coordination.
• Maintain accurate documentation and data entry per organizational requirements.

Job description

Clarity Healthcare in Saint Louis, MO, is seeking a Community Health Worker to connect patients with healthcare providers, community resources, and support services. You will educate communities, navigate insurance options, and promote preventive care while addressing barriers to access.

This full-time position emphasizes compassionate outreach, documentation, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to improve health outcomes in diverse populations.