Community Service Navigator
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Posted on:
14 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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)Nebraska Medicine is seeking a Community Service Navigator to join our team!
- Focus on social drivers of health
- Assist with connecting patients to resources and navigate community services
- Work alongside of Medical Social Worker in our primary care medical homes
If you have questions about applying for the Community Service Navigator please contact Jana Whitmarsh at
Details:
Part time - 20 hours a week
Shifts during the days of Monday through Friday and hours of 8:00AM - 4:30PM
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.
Be part of something extraordinary at Nebraska Medicine!
Duties: Community Service Navigator
Assist patients in obtaining available resources to address social determinants of health needs in order to improve their health and wellbeing.
Required Qualifications: Community Service Navigator
-High School Diploma or GED required.
- Completion of Community Health Education didactic training or similar course work.
Preferred:Community Service Navigator
-Bachelors degree in human services or related field or equivalent experience preferred.
-Experience in a health care or mental health setting working with both adults and/or children 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.
Key Skills
- English
- User Interface
- Communication
- Content Writing
- Online
- Internet
- Youtube
- Management skills
- Digital speech
- Speaking skills
- Analytics
- Writing Skills
About Company
Nebraska Medicine is the most comprehensive health network in the region, with two major hospitals, more than 1,000 doctors and 40 clinics in the Omaha area.
