Community Health Navigator: Care Coordination & Resources

Kaiser Permanente; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Reno, Nevada seeks a Community Health Navigator I to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, assisting patients with complex medical and social needs and connecting them to community resources to ensure quality care and continuity.

The role emphasizes coaching, health services navigation within KP and community resources, and proactive patient outreach, including home visits where appropriate, to improve engagement and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience in a community-based setting.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent.
• Community Health Worker I (Nevada) within 6 months of hire.
• Basic Life Support within 3 months of hire.
• Proficient computer skills with Epic and Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Supports interdisciplinary team to address medical and social needs and coordinates care with appropriate resources.
• Educates patients and families about community resources and health services.
• Provides outreach to a panel of patients to identify risks and document them in medical records.
• Travels to patients in homes, clinics, and community settings as needed.

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work, public health, psychology, sociology, or a related field

High school diploma or GED, or equivalent

Associates degree, or minimum two (2) years of work experience in a community-based setting

Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Tools

Epic

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word)

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Reno, Nevada seeks a Community Health Navigator I to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, assisting patients with complex medical and social needs and connecting them to community resources to ensure quality care and continuity.

The role emphasizes coaching, health services navigation within KP and community resources, and proactive patient outreach, including home visits where appropriate, to improve engagement and outcomes.