Health Care Navigator

St. Vincent de Paul CARES; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Short- and Long Term Disability

120 hours PTO biweekly starting day 1

13 Paid Holidays

Job summary

Society of St. Vincent de Paul South Pinellas, Inc. in Lakeland seeks a Health Care Navigator to connect Veterans with VA/home care resources and coordinate care with medical teams.

This role emphasizes case management and collaboration with primary care providers to ensure timely access to services. The navigator acts as liaison between the SSVF and VA/community clinics, supporting Veterans with complex needs in navigating health care plans and services.

Qualifications

• Must be able to speak, write and understand English.
• Have basic knowledge of diversity and cultural sensitivity in client care.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, multitask, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Evidence of strong work ethic and reliability.
• Willingness to undergo Level 2 background screening (Florida Clearinghouse).
• Valid Florida driver’s license if driving agency/personal vehicle.
• Reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments of Veterans with the interdisciplinary treatment team and family members.
• Assess Veterans’ strengths, limitations, risk factors, and supports to optimize access to care.
• Enter data in HMIS or equivalent system promptly and completely.
• Assist Veterans in communicating care preferences to support shared decision making.
• Serve as a resource for education and support for Veterans and families.
• Advocate for clients while integrating cultural values into care plans.
• Consult with team members to address Veterans’ needs.
• Identify barriers and work with leadership to find viable solutions.
• Coordinate services with other organizations to ensure comprehensive care.
• Participate in team meetings and case conferences to enhance care coordination.

Skills

English proficiency

Basic computer skills

Cultural competence

Communication skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s level social worker or related experience

At least two years of health care or social services experience with Veterans

Tools

HMIS

Job description

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Health Care Navigator

RFT Professional Lakeland, FL, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1280

Salary: $23.08 Annually

MISSION STATEMENT

To transform lives through love and service.

SUMMARY

SSVF Health Care Navigators provide services that include connecting Veterans to VA health care benefits or community health care services where Veterans are not eligible for VA care. SSVF Health Care Navigators provide a case management function and care coordination, health education, interdisciplinary collaboration, coordination, and consultation. SSVF Healthcare Navigators do not provide health care and instead work closely with the Veteran’s primary care provider and members of the Veteran’s assigned interdisciplinary treatment team. The Health Care Navigator will act as a liaison between the SSVF grantee and the VA or community medical clinic and works with a population of Veterans with complex needs who require assistance accessing health care services or adhering to health care plans.The SSVF Health Care Navigator works closely with the Veteran’s assigned multidisciplinary team, including medical, nursing, and administrative specialists, and case management personnel. The SSVF Health Care Navigator works within this team to provide timely, appropriate, Veteran centered care equitably. The SSVF Health Care Navigator works collaboratively with the team and the Veteran to identify and address system challenges for enhanced care coordination as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job-related duties as required. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at this time)

• Conduct assessments of the Veteran in collaboration with the interdisciplinary treatment team, the Veteran, family members, and significant others.
• Assess the Veteran's strengths, limitations, risk factors, and internal/external supports and service needs to optimize the Veteran's ability to access and maintain health care services.
• Enter data in HMIS or equivalent system and the client file in a timely and complete manner
• Works closely with Veterans to assist them in communicating their preferences in care and personal health-related goals to facilitate shared decision making of the Veteran’s care.
• Serve as a resource for education and support for Veterans and families and help identify appropriate and credible resources and support tailored to the needs and desires of the Veteran.
• Act as an advocate for the client, integrating the Veteran’s cultural values into their care plan. Assist in monitoring progress towards established goals.
• Regularly consult with other team members to addresses the needs of the Veteran.
• Identify systemic barriers within the organization, communicates with organizational leadership about these barriers, and works collaboratively to find viable solutions. Provides subject matter expert consultation to staff and community providers on the specialty area of practice.
• Modifies services to meet the needs of Veterans best and coordinates services with other organizations and programs to assure such services are complementary and comprehensive; directs activities to maximize effectiveness, efficiency, and continuity of care for Veterans
• Participate effectively in team meetings, case conferences, and related activities. Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members in a manner that enhances the coordination of comprehensive Veteran care.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complies with all applicable training requirements.
• Complies with all company safety, personnel and operational policies and procedures.
• Complies with work schedule to ensure effective operations of Agency programs.
• Contributes positively as a member of a productive and cooperative team.
• Performs other duties as necessary to fulfill the mission of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul South Pinellas, Inc.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

(To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.)

• Able to speak, write and understand English.
• Possess basic computer skills.
• Must be sensitive to and respect cultural diversity amongst clients, staff and volunteers and able to work with diverse racial, ethnic and economic groups.
• Ability to set appropriate limits, work under deadlines and multi-task.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, self-motivate, and deliver results.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Possess strong work ethics.
• Successfully pass Law Enforcement background screening.
• Valid Florida driver’s license if driving an agency vehicle or a personal vehicle for company business.
• Must have reliable transportation
• Participates in Agency Performance Quality Improvement (PQI) program and Accreditation/Reaccreditation process.
• Mission driven attitude supplemented with integrity and passion.
• Adherence to the highest ethical standards, personally and professionally.
• A high level of openness and willingness to receive feedback/suggestions from superiors and others, and to learn new skills to improve job performance.
• Evidence of deep alignment with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul South Pinellas, Inc. Mission and Values.
• This position requires a Level 2 background screening through the Florida Background Screening Clearinghouse. For more information on screening requirements, process, and disqualifying offenses, please visit the official Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website. https://info.flclearinghouse.com

ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

(To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.)

• In depth knowledge of the health care resources in the community available for the veteran population, especially services and programs offered by the VA
• Have basic knowledge of severe and persistent mental illness and substance abuse
• Ability to form partnerships in the community and seek out community resources
• Strong oral and written communications
• Strong organizational, time management, and data management skills
• Proven ability to work effectively both individually and as part of a team
• Ability to multi-task and problem solve under pressure
• Ability to provide positive customer service to difficult populations

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

(Pending on position and if prior to hire is approved by Chief Executive Officer, a comparable amount of training, education or experience may be substituted for the minimum education qualifications)

• Bachelor’s level social worker or related experience is required.
• At least two years of experience in a health care or social services area of practice working with Veterans is preferred.

BENEFITS

• Health Insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short- and Long Term Disability
• 120 hours of PTO accrued biweekly starting at day 1 of employment
• 13 Paid Holidays to include Employee’s birthday and Date of Hire
• 403(b) with employer match up to 3%

GENERAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to perform the essential functions of the job successfully. Reasonable accommodation can be made, if appropriate, to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of job. Working in an office/site requires prolonged sitting at the computer workstation; standing, bending, reaching, lifting up to 40lbs. and some driving. Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office machines such as computers, fax machines, calculators, telephones, and other office equipment. It is also required to regularly sit, speak, and listen, the employee is also required to walk, use hands and fingers to type, operate equipment, and maintain records and notes. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

MENTAL DEMANDS

Must handle new and diverse work problems daily. Personal maturity is an important attribute. Must be able to resolve problems, handle conflict, and make effective decisions under pressure. Must have the ability to listen objectively to people, perceive the real problem and assist in bringing issues to a successful conclusion. Must relate and interact with, volunteers, clients, contractors, visitors, and employees at all levels within the Agency.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Environment will occasionally become noisy due to equipment operations and interactions among clients and staff. There may be the possibility of being exposed to communicable disease, possible exposure to verbal abuse or similar behavior from residents/clients. On an as needed basis, employees may be called upon to work outside of the established work schedule or work odd hours. All information associated with the Agency is confidential.

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul South Pinellas, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.