Senior Health Navigation Coordinator

Comprehensive Community Health Centers, Inc.; Glendale, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Comprehensive Community Health Centers, Inc. seeks an Older Adult Health Navigator to engage and support older patients and caregivers through a person-centered, culturally responsive approach. You will build trust, coordinate care across providers, and guide families through the health system.

The role requires strong communication, empathy, and knowledge of community resources. You will document in EHR, identify needs, and help develop services for older adults.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree required; additional certification or training as a Community Health Worker, peer advocate, or related paraprofessional role may be considered in lieu of degree
• Previous experience in a healthcare, social services, or community-based setting preferred.
• Strong desire to work with older adults in an empathic, person centered, respectful and non judgmental manner
• Demonstrated commitment to community engagement and supporting underserved populations.
• Ability to model positive health behaviors and support both individual and community capacity-building. Strong communication, interpersonal, and advocacy skills to effectively engage with members, families, healthcare providers, and community organizations.

Responsibilities

• Conducts internal outreach activities to identify older adults and their caregivers.
• Works closely with medical, dental and behavioral staff to identify potential patients
• Facilitates navigation throughout the CCHC system to ensure coordinated care and follow up
• Utilizes EHR to coordinate services and input data for reporting.
• Utilizes resource opportunities for older adults and caregivers to enhance quality of life and continuity of care
• Suggests new services, based on assessment of older adult and caregiver needs
• Supports the development and implementation of new services for older adults and caregivers and encourages participation in these services

Job description

Comprehensive Community Health Centers, Inc. seeks an Older Adult Health Navigator to engage and support older patients and caregivers through a person-centered, culturally responsive approach. You will build trust, coordinate care across providers, and guide families through the health system.

The role requires strong communication, empathy, and knowledge of community resources. You will document in EHR, identify needs, and help develop services for older adults.