Community Health Navigator
Community Health Navigator
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Job Description
Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families.
Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)The Community Health Navigator is someone who is passionate about community understands the importance of addressing social drivers of health to help the community to thrive where they live. Our nonclinical space the UNMC/NM Community Wellness Collaborative will serve as support and as a resource to the Highlander Community and North Omaha in order to expand health access and build career pathways.
Do you know the importance of accessible community resources enjoy community outreach and being creative Then this job is what you are looking for! We are serving the community with an ear to hear what they desire and we need talented staff to assist us in this important work!
ShiftDetails:
MF 8am 4:30pm
*May be needed to work occasional evenings and weekends for community outreach.
Why Work at Nebraska Medicine
- Together. Extraordinary. Join a team that values your skills delivering exceptional care through collaboration.
- Leading Health Network Work with the regions top academic health network partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education research and patient care.
- Diversity and Inclusion We value diverse backgrounds and experiences reflecting the communities we serve.
- Educational Support Enjoy up to $5000/year in tuition assistance a 35 discount at Clarkson College and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs. Enjoy support for your personal growth within the organization from those just starting their healthcare careers to those who are years down the path.
Be part of something extraordinary at Nebraska Medicine!
Serve as a resource at the UNMC/Nebraska Medicine Community Wellness Collaborative and on campus as directedin obtaining/sharing available resources for the community to address social drivers of health to improve their health and wellness.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in human services or related field or equivalent combination of education/experience required.
- Minimum one year experience working on social drivers/determinants of health and available resources within Douglas County required.
- Completion of Community Health Education didactic training or experience with SDOH required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Masters degree in human services or related field preferred.
- Broad knowledge of available local state and federal programs for assistance in meeting basic needs (food housing access to health care transportation Medicaid/Medicare drug assistance programs)preferred.
- Knowledge of health care and mental health/substance use programs in the areapreferred.
Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion marital status sex age national origin disability genetic information sexual orientation gender identity and protected veterans status.
Employment Type
Full-Time
