Community Health Navigator & Care Coordinator

Montgomery College; Sikeston (MO); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement benefits

Education assistance

Earned Time Off (ETO)

Flexible Spending Accounts

Identity Theft Protection

Job summary

Saint Francis Healthcare System is seeking a Community Health Worker (CHW) / care coordinator to engage patients in preventive and ongoing care, close care gaps, and connect them with community resources to improve outcomes. The role emphasizes addressing barriers and supporting treatment adherence and self-management.

Typical hours are full-time, Monday–Friday 8:00am–4:30pm. Requires a high school diploma or GED and BLS certification; CHW certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required
• BLS - required
• Community Health Worker certification - preferred
• Previous CHW or care coordination work with community resources - preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinates outreach, education, and care coordination services to engage patients in preventive and ongoing healthcare, support closure of care gaps, improve clinical outcomes, and promote effective use of healthcare resources.
• Assists patients in addressing clinical and non-clinical needs by facilitating access to community resources, supporting treatment adherence and self-management, and helping remove barriers to achieving care plan goals.

Job description

Saint Francis Healthcare System is seeking a Community Health Worker (CHW) / care coordinator to engage patients in preventive and ongoing care, close care gaps, and connect them with community resources to improve outcomes. The role emphasizes addressing barriers and supporting treatment adherence and self-management.

Typical hours are full-time, Monday–Friday 8:00am–4:30pm. Requires a high school diploma or GED and BLS certification; CHW certification is preferred.