COMMUNITY RESOURCE NAVIGATOR

Salina Regional Health Center, Inc.; Abilene (KS); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Health System is seeking a Community Resource Navigator, a Community Health Worker who builds trust with patients and families to identify social needs and connect them with resources. The role coordinates referrals and care plans and follows up to address barriers, working across the Memorial Health System and in community settings, with a focus on the Nourish & Navigation program.

The position emphasizes education, support, and partnership with patients to improve health outcomes and

Qualifications

• Demonstrates proficiency with computers and standard office technology.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to complete Kansas Community Health Worker Core Competency Training within 12 months of hire date.
• Ability to complete required Accountable Food Is Medicine training within 12 months of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with patients and families to identify health-related social needs.
• Connect patients with healthcare and community resources to address barriers.
• Provide education and support to patients and families.
• Coordinate referrals and care plans and follow up on identified barriers.
• Collaborate across Memorial Health System and within community settings, supporting Nourish & Navigation CHW + Accountable Food Is Medicine program.

Skills

Computer proficiency

Job description

The Community Resource Navigator is a Community Health Worker (CHW) and member of the Memorial Health System care team who helps patients identify and overcome health-related social needs that may impact their health outcomes. This position builds relationships with patients and families, connects them with healthcare and community resources, provides education and support, coordinates referrals and care plans, and follows up to help address identified barriers. The role works across Memorial Health System and in community settings, with a focus on supporting patients participating in the Nourish & Navigation Community Health Worker + Accountable Food Is Medicine program.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

N/A

Demonstrates proficiency with computers and standard office technology.

Required Registration/License/Certification

Valid driver's license

Ability to complete Kansas Community Health Worker Core Competency Training through a Kansas Community Health Worker Coalition-approved educational provider within 12 months of hire date

Ability to complete required Accountable Food Is Medicine training within 12 months of hire date