Field-Based Community Health Navigator

HAMILTON HEALTH CENTER INC; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Birthday holiday

Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

HAMILTON HEALTH CENTER INC is seeking a full-time Community Health Worker in Harrisburg, PA. This role focuses on assisting low-income individuals in navigating the health care system and connecting them with necessary services.

The ideal candidate will need to have a high school diploma, a year of community experience, and reliable transportation since the job requires extensive field work and some evening and weekend availability.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a Community Health Worker formal training program preferred.
• Minimum of one year experience in community-based care coordination.

Responsibilities

• Establish trusting relationships with patients and families.
• Connect uninsured patients to benefit coordinators.
• Assists patients with navigating systems for resources.

Skills

Communication

Care coordination

Bilingual

Education

High School diploma

Community Health Worker training

Job description

HAMILTON HEALTH CENTER INC is seeking a full-time Community Health Worker in Harrisburg, PA. This role focuses on assisting low-income individuals in navigating the health care system and connecting them with necessary services.

The ideal candidate will need to have a high school diploma, a year of community experience, and reliable transportation since the job requires extensive field work and some evening and weekend availability.