Care Navigator Assistant, NU Co-op

Position Summary

The Care Navigator Assistant will work to support Care Navigators to support addressing identified Social Determinant of Health needs and population health gaps in care.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Complete SDOH screening for assigned patients
• Connect food insecure patients to food resources in the community such as food pantries and provide information and assist with applying to SNAP (food stamps) as appropriate
• Connect pediatric patients to clothing resources. Support Cradles to Crayons clothing packet assembly
• Support monthly bills workshop
• Support processing discount program applications for patients who attend bills workshop
• Sustain weekly food distribution at CRWC
• Aid in unloading, bag assembly and food distribution
• Aid in winter coat distribution and car seat distribution
• Provide outreach calls and appointment scheduling to support population health efforts
• Aid in assisting at Self-Monitoring Blood Pressure clinic
• Participate in training to further understanding of both community resources and the intersections of social justice and community health work

Miscellaneous

• Maintain excellent punctuality and attendance
• Promote a sense of “team work” through demonstration of self-direction and self-motivation
• Solve problems independently or knows when to seek consultation
• Displays outstanding customer service skills when interacting with all NeighborHealth customers according to the ACE model
• Adheres to all NeighborHealth and departmental policies and procedures
• Participate in required departmental activities and meetings
• Perform other related duties

Education

Enrolled at Northeastern University and eligible for Coop program

Experience

Classwork related to public or Community Health

Skills/Abilities

• Ability to understand and speak Spanish

Pay

$18/hr