Catholic Health Services Hiring for Community Health Navigator (Internal Position) at West Islip, New York Full Time

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Community Health Navigator (Internal Position) Facility:Good Samaritan University Hospital Location:West Islip, NY Department:Mat&Infant Comm Hlth Collabtve Category:Administrative / Business Support Schedule:Full Time Shift:Day shift Hours:8a-4p ReqNum:6048954

Community Health Navigator

The Community Health Navigator, works under the direction of the Smart Start Suffolk Director, and is responsible for engaging primarily with pregnant women in their third trimester and families with children up to three years of age through regular home visits. The Community Health Navigator introduces skill building activities related to socio-emotional development, conducting regular assessments and assisting with understanding barriers to enhance overall wellness of the familial ecosystem. The work of the Community Health Navigator Worker is to improve maternal and infant health outcomes as well as help to improve the child’s chances of being a successful student upon entering kindergarten.

Responsibilities:

• Guide families through family & child skill building activities related to socio-emotional development in the home or approved public setting

• Identify and assist individuals and families with accessing preventive and primary health care services as well as essential supports (e.g., pediatric care, Early Intervention, WIC etc..)

• Conduct basic health assessments, assist families with identifying needs, provide basic health information, and make appropriate referrals through monthly home visits

• Build, encourage and support partnerships and collaborations among all key stakeholders within the target area (e.g., medical providers, community organizations, schools, local businesses, and government agencies)

• Performs other duties based on workload.

  Requirements:

• Must have a High School diploma, GED or relevant experience

• Knowledge of the community and community resources.

• Respect for and sensitivity to the needs and rights of others, including those with differing cultural, racial, sexual, or ethnic identities.

• Good computer skills, knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Word) & Google products

• Bilingual English-Spanish

• A valid driver’s NYS license and reliable personal transportation is necessary to fulfill job requirements.

• Must have schedule flexibility to include occasional early morning, evening, and weekend meetings/activities.

  At Catholic Health your well-being comes first, with comprehensive compensation and benefits; our offerings go beyond the basics. In addition to multiple medical plans, life insurance, generous paid time off and flexible spending accounts, we also offer substantial tuition reimbursement, an employer funded pension plan and several savings plan options for your future.

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