Community Health Navigator (Outreach & Care Coordination)

HEALTHCARE FOR THE HOMELESS - HOUSTON; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

HEALTHCARE FOR THE HOMELESS - HOUSTON is looking for a Community Health Worker (CHW) to improve access to health services for individuals experiencing homelessness. The CHW coordinates transportation, medical care coordination, outreach, and peer support across multiple Houston sites.

Travel across service sites is required; the role focuses on understanding homelessness, behavioral health, and addiction while linking clients to Medicaid, SSI/SSDI, and other benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and social skills to collaborate with diverse individuals.
• Able to communicate effectively and work well in a team environment.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel among multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients in navigating primary health care, behavioral health, housing, and legal services.
• Prepare clients for medical and behavioral health appointments and coordinate transportation.
• Maintain updated calendars of clients' medical and care-related appointments.
• Help clients access benefits such as DME and home health providers.
• Provide culturally and linguistically appropriate health education and navigation.
• Conduct outreach and prevention education for individuals with chronic disease.
• Collaborate with on-site medical teams and housing partners to ensure coordinated support.
• Document case notes timely and accurately; participate in team meetings and trainings.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Communication

Transportation access

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

HEALTHCARE FOR THE HOMELESS - HOUSTON is looking for a Community Health Worker (CHW) to improve access to health services for individuals experiencing homelessness. The CHW coordinates transportation, medical care coordination, outreach, and peer support across multiple Houston sites.

Travel across service sites is required; the role focuses on understanding homelessness, behavioral health, and addiction while linking clients to Medicaid, SSI/SSDI, and other benefits.