The Institute for Family Health
CARE NAVIGATOR SOCIAL SUPPORT SERVICES
The Institute for Family Health, New York, New York, United States, 10001
Job Posting
Job Location: Family Health Center of Harlem - New York, NY Position Type: Full Time Education Level: High School Salary Range: $21.77 - $21.77 Hourly Job Shift: Day Job Category: Admin - Clerical Description
Summary:
Works as part of an interdisciplinary team to assist patients address personal and environmental difficulties which could negatively affect treatment adherence. Care Navigators will ensure the execution of service plans by accompanying patients to medical appointments, promoting healthy living, providing social support, health education literature, conducting home visits, and community outreach, as well as ensuring engagement and obtaining health home consents. Care Navigator will adhere to evidence based guidelines. Care navigators will carry out pre-visit planning, provide case management to address patient's individual needs as they pertain to treatment adherence, including but not limited to transportation to medical appointments and childcare. Qualifications
Education Required: HS Diploma or GED required. Experiences and/or Skills Required: Knowledge of programs and services Ability to write professional reports and correspondence Ability to work independently and as part of a team Knowledge of health care Ability to identify resources and utilize problem solving skills in order to meet patient's individual needs Excellent interpersonal skills Excellent time management and organizational skills Excellent computer skills required Bi-lingual, Spanish preferred Licenses/Certifications Required:
Not applicable Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action:
The Institute for Family Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. This job summary is intended to be brief and may not list all the duties and functions required, however, it does highlight the essential requirements. Nothing outlined in this job summary is to be construed as an express or implied contract of employment. Please visit www.institute.org for more information.
Job Location: Family Health Center of Harlem - New York, NY Position Type: Full Time Education Level: High School Salary Range: $21.77 - $21.77 Hourly Job Shift: Day Job Category: Admin - Clerical Description
Summary:
Works as part of an interdisciplinary team to assist patients address personal and environmental difficulties which could negatively affect treatment adherence. Care Navigators will ensure the execution of service plans by accompanying patients to medical appointments, promoting healthy living, providing social support, health education literature, conducting home visits, and community outreach, as well as ensuring engagement and obtaining health home consents. Care Navigator will adhere to evidence based guidelines. Care navigators will carry out pre-visit planning, provide case management to address patient's individual needs as they pertain to treatment adherence, including but not limited to transportation to medical appointments and childcare. Qualifications
Education Required: HS Diploma or GED required. Experiences and/or Skills Required: Knowledge of programs and services Ability to write professional reports and correspondence Ability to work independently and as part of a team Knowledge of health care Ability to identify resources and utilize problem solving skills in order to meet patient's individual needs Excellent interpersonal skills Excellent time management and organizational skills Excellent computer skills required Bi-lingual, Spanish preferred Licenses/Certifications Required:
Not applicable Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action:
The Institute for Family Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. This job summary is intended to be brief and may not list all the duties and functions required, however, it does highlight the essential requirements. Nothing outlined in this job summary is to be construed as an express or implied contract of employment. Please visit www.institute.org for more information.