Community Health Navigator - Care Connect+

UF Health; Saint Augustine (FL); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in Saint Augustine, FL seeks a Community Health Associate to deliver direct community health services through Care Connect to vulnerable populations, identifying needs and linking clients to resources.

The role supports Care Connect+ and provides crisis intervention, resource navigation, advocacy, and client-centered assessments. Schedule is 1.0 FTE with Monday–Friday; candidates must pass AHCA Level 2 screening.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• 0-1 year of experience; demonstrated work with vulnerable populations.
• Able to pass AHCA Level 2 screening.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct community health services through Care Connect to vulnerable populations.
• Identify, engage, and connect clients with resources to address unmet social and health needs.
• Support Care Connect+ efforts and crisis intervention, resource navigation, advocacy, and client-centered assessments.

Skills

Assertive

Organized

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Crisis management

Critical thinking

MS Office

Tech adaptability

Vulnerable populations

Education

High School Diploma/Equivalent

Associate/Bachelor’s in Social Work/Public Health/Healthcare Admin/Psychology

Tools

None

Job description

Overview

Join UF Health and be part of a team committed to exceptional patient care, innovation, and community impact. We are currently seeking a passionate individual who is eager to make a difference in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

The Community Health Associate provides direct community health services through Care Connect to vulnerable populations through identification, engagement, and provision of resources to address unmet social and health needs. Care Connect+ is a community alliance that was established to connect area residents in need with available services and address social determinants of health in a coordinated way throughout Northeast Florida. By aligning community resources into a single access point, Care Connect+ increases coordination and access of available resources. Care Connect+ has over a 120-member provider network to serve the vast needs of our community members. Care Connect+ staff provides crisis intervention, resource navigation, advocacy, practical assistance to clients, and provides client-centered assessments to address unmet social and health needs.

Please note: **Candidates may be considered for positions for the General Navigation Program or the BRAVE Program Be Resilient and Voice Emotions), program that serves as the hub for student behavioral health referrals, along with, care coordination and navigation services for schools throughout the state of Florida.

Schedule

FTE: 1.0

Hours: Days

Days: Monday-Friday

Location: St. Augustine, FL

Qualifications

Education

Required: High School Diploma/Equivalent

Preferred:Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree Social Work, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Psychology, or related field

Experience

Required: 0-1 year of experience; Demonstrated experience working with vulnerable populations

Skills & Abilities

• Candidates should be assertive, well organized, possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Candidates should have the mental and emotional resiliency as we are exposed to traumatic situations daily.
• Candidate should have a calm demeanor in order to reassure parents in times of crisis or concern around the urgency of care for their child(s) health.
• Ability to think critically and address crisis situations as they arise.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and can learn new technologies and systems quickly.
• Experience working with vulnerable populations from various backgrounds.

Must successfully pass an AHCA Level 2 screening for this position:https://info.flclearinghouse.com/