OB Care Community Resource Navigator

Beth-Israel-Lahey-Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston is seeking a Community Resource Specialist to collaborate with OB social workers and clinicians to identify and connect patients with needed community resources. You will manage a caseload, document in medical records, advocate for patients, and develop liaison relationships with community and governmental agencies to navigate complex systems.

The role requires a high school diploma, bachelor’s preferred, and prior social services experience; the

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred in Social Work or Human Services.
• Licensed Social Worker license preferred.
• 1-3 years related work experience required; 2 years with no related Bachelor’s degree acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Determines resources to meet patients' and families' needs.
• Develops multifaceted service plans using local/state resources.
• Maintains a caseload with multiple patient contacts daily.
• Advocates for patients in written and verbal communications.
• Documents in medical records and coordinates with agencies.

Skills

Written Communications

Oral Communications

Knowledge

Team Work

Customer Service

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred in Social Work or Human Services

Licensed Social Worker

Tools

Microsoft Office

Computer systems / web based applications

Job description

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston is seeking a Community Resource Specialist to collaborate with OB social workers and clinicians to identify and connect patients with needed community resources. You will manage a caseload, document in medical records, advocate for patients, and develop liaison relationships with community and governmental agencies to navigate complex systems.

The role requires a high school diploma, bachelor’s preferred, and prior social services experience; the