Street Medicine Peer Navigator - Field-Based Advocate

Healthcare in Action; San Fernando (CA); Presencial; USD 30.004 - 42.912; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Annual bonus program

Paid time off

11 paid holidays

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Descripción de la vacante

Healthcare in Action is seeking a Peer Navigator to support members experiencing homelessness in the San Fernando Valley. This patient-facing role involves motivational coaching, housing and resource navigation, and coordinating care with the Navigation Center and HIA team.

You will assist with coordinating care plans, documenting encounters in the care management system, and connecting members to local services.

Formación

• GED or High School diploma required with 3+ years of relevant work experience.
• Associate's degree preferred + 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor's degree preferred + 1 year of relevant experience.
• Experience with patients experiencing homelessness or similar populations strongly preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Build rapport with members to motivate positive behavioral changes.
• Coach members to develop strategies to address health risks.
• Connect members to local services and assist with medications and supplies.
• Conduct outreach to onsite and offsite patients to support medical needs.
• Provide accompaniment to medical and dental appointments as needed.
• Collaborate with Navigation Center staff for coordinated care.
• Document all interactions and update care plans in the system.

Conocimientos

Peer support experience

Communication skills

Outreach experience

Driving

Team collaboration

Educación

GED/High School

Associate's degree preferred

Bachelor's degree preferred

Herramientas

HMIS/Coordinated Entry System

Timesheets software

Call center software

Descripción del empleo

Healthcare in Action is seeking a Peer Navigator to support members experiencing homelessness in the San Fernando Valley. This patient-facing role involves motivational coaching, housing and resource navigation, and coordinating care with the Navigation Center and HIA team.

You will assist with coordinating care plans, documenting encounters in the care management system, and connecting members to local services.