Street Medicine Peer Navigator: Impactful Homeless Care

Healthcare in Action; Compton (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Medical coverage

PTO

Holidays

401(k)

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Healthcare in Action seeks a Peer Navigator to support unhoused patients in Compton/Gardena, CA, delivering education, peer support, housing and resource navigation, and help with self-management. This is a full-time, field-based role with driving duties and 50% travel expected.

The position emphasizes compassionate outreach, coordination with social workers, and documentation within HMIS systems to update Care Plans and track patient interactions.

Qualifications

• G.E.D./High School, required plus 3+ years of work experience as defined below.
• Associate's degree preferred plus 2 years of work experience as defined below.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred plus 1-2 years of work experience as defined below.
• Work Experience to include direct work experience, lived experience, training or volunteer work with patients experiencing homelessness, as well as those with active mental health and substance use conditions.
• Other demonstrated relevant experience in similar community settings, for example, working with other disadvantaged groups, and/or outreach will be considered.
• A comparable combination of education/experience and/or training will be considered equivalent to the education listed above.
• Travel 50% or more- Must have a valid driver's license, automobile insurance, reliable transportation, and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Build rapport with members by communicating personal experiences with a goal of increasing the likelihood of positive behavior changes.
• Coach members to create and implement strategies that minimize risks associated with the identified common health conditions and behaviors.
• Connect members to appropriate programs to address barriers to care and to enhance compliance.
• Link members to local, county and state services/resources.
• Follow up with members and serve as a member advocate, delivering their medications and other supplies as needed.
• Coordinate and/or accompany members to medical and social services appointments that fall outside of the street medicine unit.
• Introduce tools to promote self-management & self-efficacy.
• Complete all required organization and health plan specific documentation in a timely fashion.
• May occasionally drive the medically equipped van.

Education

G.E.D./High School, required plus 3+ years of work experience as defined below.

Associate's degree preferred plus 2 years of work experience as defined below.

Bachelor’s degree preferred plus 1-2 years of work experience as defined below.

Job description

Healthcare in Action seeks a Peer Navigator to support unhoused patients in Compton/Gardena, CA, delivering education, peer support, housing and resource navigation, and help with self-management. This is a full-time, field-based role with driving duties and 50% travel expected.

The position emphasizes compassionate outreach, coordination with social workers, and documentation within HMIS systems to update Care Plans and track patient interactions.