Healthcare Navigator

Preble Street; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 26,276 - 37,423; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Health insurance

403(b) retirement plan with employer match

Job summary

Preble Street is seeking a Healthcare Navigator in Portland, ME, to assist veterans in accessing VA and mainstream healthcare. The role involves building relationships with healthcare providers and participating in outreach activities.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in social work, has two years of related experience, and is committed to the Preble Street mission. Compensation includes an hourly rate of $23.12 along with generous paid time off and comprehensive health benefits.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in nonprofit or social services.
• Understanding of issues related to homelessness and community resources.
• Experience with individuals experiencing homelessness and with mental health/substance use conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterans in accessing VA and mainstream healthcare systems.
• Build and maintain relationships with healthcare providers.
• Participate in community-based outreach activities.
• Ensure documentation and reporting of required information.
• Work as part of the VHS team to achieve program goals.

Skills

Social work best practices

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field

Job description

Overview

The VHS Healthcare Navigator assists veterans in accessing VA and mainstream healthcare systems. This position will reduce barriers that prevent veterans from accessing healthcare. The Healthcare Navigator will build and maintain positive relationships with VA medical providers and other healthcare providers. This person will participate in program coverage and community-based outreach activities; ensures the collection, documentation and reporting of information and data as required; and works as a member of the VHS team to support and achieve outcomes aligned with program goals and the agency mission.

The schedule for this position is Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterans in accessing VA and mainstream healthcare systems and reduce barriers to care.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with VA medical providers and other healthcare providers.
• Participate in program coverage and community-based outreach activities.
• Ensure collection, documentation, and reporting of information and data as required.
• Work as a member of the VHS team to support and achieve program goals and the agency mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field, and 2 years of experience in the nonprofit or social services sector; other combinations of education and experience that demonstrate knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered.
• Commitment to the Preble Street mission; understanding of social work best practices; and experience with homeless and/or poverty-related service provision.
• Experience with individuals experiencing homelessness and with mental health and substance use related conditions.
• Knowledge of issues related to homelessness and community resources, including those specific to veterans.
• Solid communication and organizational skills; ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Local and statewide travel using a personal vehicle on a regular basis.

Compensation & Benefits

The hourly rate of pay is $23.12 per hour for a full-time (40 hours/week) position. Generous paid time off, insurance, and retirement plan benefits include:

• 4 weeks/160 hours (accrued) vacation time, 20 days/160 hours (accrued) sick time, 4 days/32 hours personal time, 12 paid holidays
• Health insurance with 100% employer-paid option; Dental insurance with 100% employer-paid option; Vision insurance; Employer-paid Life, STD, and LTD insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match

How to Apply

We encourage applicants to apply via Preble Street’s website employment page. Applications (resume and cover letter preferred) may also be emailed to [e-mail] or mailed to: Preble Street Human Resources, 55 Portland Street, Portland, ME 04101. Please note that automatically generated confirmations of receipt will be sent in response to applications sent via email. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. If you need assistance or accommodation in the application process, please contact [e-mail].

Preble Street, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit agency, has been working since 1975 to provide best practice social services that meet urgent needs and end hunger and homelessness for individuals and families in Maine living in poverty.

Equal Opportunity

Preble Street is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to equity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and consider applications for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military status, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Preble Street recognizes that Black and Indigenous people, people of color, people from working class backgrounds, people with disabilities, LGBTQ2IA+ people and women are less likely to apply for jobs if they don’t believe they meet every qualification described in a job posting.