Queens Village Community Health Navigator II

Cincinnati Children's; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children's is hiring a Queens Village Navigator to join Cradle Cincinnati and serve Black birthing individuals. The role bridges prenatal care with community support, embedding Queens Village in prenatal workflows and strengthening referral pathways.

The position is full-time with four onsite days and one remote day per week, based at UC Center for Women’s Health in Cincinnati. Requires CHW certification and healthcare experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years of directly related CHW experience.
• Ohio CHW certification in good standing.
• Able to comply with Ohio Board of Nursing CHW requirements.
• Clinical/healthcare experience and awareness of maternal health.

Responsibilities

• Actively engage eligible Black birthing individuals during prenatal and postpartum care visits.
• Connect patients to Queens Village programming and maintain ongoing communication.
• Link patients to internal Social Determinants of Health resources.
• Document interactions and referrals in the EHR and support data collection.

Skills

Community health worker experience

Clinical/healthcare setting

Cultural competence

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

State of Ohio CHW certification

Job description

• Expected Starting Pay Range $20.57 - $25.72
• Starting pay is based on experience, skills, and equity; exceptions may apply for highly qualified candidates. Additional pay (e.g., shift, on‑call, or weekend differentials) and benefits may apply. Annual pay may vary based on FTE status.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position with 4 days onsite at UC Center for Women's Health and 1 remote day per week. The specific onsite days will be determined in coordination with Center for Women’s Health and Cradle Cincinnati Leadership.

Primary Location

Burnet Campus

Department

Cradle Cincinnati

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Schedule

Full time

Weekly Hours

40

FTE

1

Employee Status

Regular

• Expected Starting Pay Range $20.57 - $25.72
• Starting pay is based on experience, skills, and equity; exceptions may apply for highly qualified candidates. Additional pay (e.g., shift, on‑call, or weekend differentials) and benefits may apply. Annual pay may vary based on FTE status.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position with 4 days onsite at UC Center for Women's Health and 1 remote day per week. The specific onsite days will be determined in coordination with Center for Women’s Health and Cradle Cincinnati Leadership.

Position Summary

Cradle Cincinnati is dedicated to improving maternal and infant health outcomes and eliminating racial disparities in birth outcomes across Hamilton County. Through community-driven programs, healthcare partnerships, and quality improvement initiatives, Cradle Cincinnati works to ensure every birthing person and baby has the opportunity for a healthy pregnancy, birth, and first year of life.

The Queens Village Navigator is a community-embedded position employed by Cradle Cincinnati and stationed full-time within the University of Cincinnati Medical Center - Center for Women’s Health. Serving exclusively Black birthing individuals, the Navigator bridges clinical prenatal care and culturally centered community support by integrating Queens Village programming into prenatal workflows, strengthening referral pathways, and connecting patients to wrap-around resources throughout pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period.

Key Responsibilities Include

Patient Engagement & Care Navigation

• Actively connect with all eligible Black birthing individuals during prenatal and postpartum care visits
• Provide support and connection to Queens Village programming by building relationships, maintaining continuous communication throughout pregnancy and the postpartum period
• Connect patients to internal resources to address Social Determinant of Health needs.
• Receive patient referrals via Epic and complete timely follow-up during onsite days

Clinic Integration & Team Collaboration

• Participate in daily clinic huddles and interdisciplinary meetings to align patient flow and identify engagement opportunities.
• Build relationships with physicians, nurses, social workers, residents, and clinic staff to normalize Queens Village as part of the care team.
• Provide ongoing education and guidance to clinic staff on Queens Village programs and referral processes.

Documentation

• Document all patient interactions and communications in the Electronic Health Record (EHR)
• Collect appropriate data for Cradle Cincinnati reporting requirements
• Document any community resource referrals; record relevant feedback from those resources in the patient EHR to support care team collaboration.

Queens Village Corner & Community Programming

• Maintain and curate the Queens Village Corner in the main lobby, ensuring it is welcoming and stocked with up-to-date resource materials.
• Promote and share information about Queens Village community events with all eligible patients.
• Coordinate onsite Queens Village programming/activities in partnership with UC Center for Women’s Health leadership

Job Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years of directly related Community Health Worker experience
• State of Ohio Community Health Worker (CHW) certification in good standing
• Will comply with the requirements for CHWs in the Ohio State Board of Nursing
• Experience working within clinical/healthcare settings
• Familiarity with maternal and infant health, social determinants of health and health disparities
• Preferred: Experience serving, collaborating with, and building relationships with diverse populations within urban communities.

About Us

At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.

Cincinnati Children's Is

• Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as atop 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
• Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH)Funding
• Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025)
• One of the nation'sAmerica’s Most Innovative Companiesas noted by Fortune
• Consistently certified as great place to work
• A Leading Disability Employeras noted by theNational Organization on Disability
• Magnet designated for the fourth consecutive time by theAmerican Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

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Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability