Community Health Navigator I

University of New Orleans; Lake Charles (LA); Presencial; USD 37.000 - 47.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

LSU New Orleans is seeking a dedicated outreach specialist located in Beauregard Parish Health Unit in Deridder, LA. The role focuses on linking PHUs with community resources and conducting needs assessments to help clients set achievable goals.

You will conduct follow‑ups, assist with social issues, and help clients apply for Medical Assistance and SNAP while maintaining a resource directory and reporting on progress. This on‑site position requires collaboration with the BRCO team.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree, or Associate’s degree plus 3 years of professional experience, or 6 years of professional work experience.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking; effective organizational and time management skills.
• Great attention to detail and follow up.
• Ability to manage projects, assignments, and competing priorities.
• Proficient in the use of Zoom, Teams, and Microsoft Office, including but not limited to Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Responsabilidades

• Serves as a link between the Parish Health Units (PHUs) and community programs and resources for the Bureau of Regional and Clinical Operations (BRCO).
• Meets clients in regional PHUs or other community locations and conduct a needs assessment, including helping patients to set goals.
• M akes regular follow‑up calls and in‑person visits with clients.
• Motivates clients to meet their identified goals.
• Helps clients with social issues like homelessness, hunger and employment.
• Assists clients with making follow‑up appointments, and filling out applications for Medical Assistance and SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program).
• Works with other team members to create and maintain a directory of community resources in parishes within region.
• Attends community engagement events in parishes within region.
• Documents each client encounter in detail.
• Prepares reports and documents as needed or requested by program supervisors.
• Attends scheduled program and regional meetings.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Conocimientos

Analytical thinking

Time management

Attention to detail

Project management

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel

Educación

Bachelor’s or Associate with experience

Herramientas

Zoom

Teams

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

LSU New Orleans is seeking a dedicated outreach specialist located in Beauregard Parish Health Unit in Deridder, LA. The role focuses on linking PHUs with community resources and conducting needs assessments to help clients set achievable goals.

You will conduct follow‑ups, assist with social issues, and help clients apply for Medical Assistance and SNAP while maintaining a resource directory and reporting on progress. This on‑site position requires collaboration with the BRCO team.