Community Health Navigator — Part-Time

NeighborHealth Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental Coverage

Life and Disability Insurance

401(K) Retirement Plan

Educational Assistance

Flexible Spending & Transportation

Job summary

NeighborHealth Corporation is seeking Community Health Workers to join our Care Team. You will work with nurses, social workers, coordinators, providers, and pharmacists to improve health outcomes for underserved individuals aged 0 to 65 with chronic conditions.

You will connect with enrollees in person or remotely, travel to homes and community sites, and coordinate care under supervision. A Bachelor’s or HS Diploma with equivalent experience is required, with a MA driver’s license to support

Qualifications

• Experience working with enrollees with chronic medical and behavioral health needs.
• Ability to connect with people and understand their challenges.
• Strong teamwork with Physicians and Registered Nurses.
• CCMC certification is preferred/attained on the job.
• Excellent communication skills, written and oral.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial outreach to encourage enrollees to participate in care programs.
• Develop outreach plans with the team based on needs of individuals and families.
• Identify and share information, referrals, and resources to meet enrollees’ needs.
• Gather information from various sources to understand clients and communities.
• Build trusting relationships with individuals, families, and care teams.
• Engage individuals and groups using diverse outreach methods.
• Coordinate care transitions and referrals as needed.
• Assist with Medicaid applications, housing, nutrition benefits, and transportation.
• Ensure services are culturally and linguistically appropriate.

Skills

Chronic illness care

Care coordination

Multidisciplinary teamwork

CCMC certification

Communication skills

Bicultural/lingual sensitivity

English proficiency

Education

Community Health Worker, Engagement Specialist, or Medical Assistant Certification

Valid MA Driver’s license and transportation

Job description

NeighborHealth Corporation is seeking Community Health Workers to join our Care Team. You will work with nurses, social workers, coordinators, providers, and pharmacists to improve health outcomes for underserved individuals aged 0 to 65 with chronic conditions.

You will connect with enrollees in person or remotely, travel to homes and community sites, and coordinate care under supervision. A Bachelor’s or HS Diploma with equivalent experience is required, with a MA driver’s license to support