Community Health Navigator - Seniors

Sabathani Community Center•Minneapolis, MN

1d•$28 - $32•Hybrid

About The Position

Sabathani Community Center's Health Equity Department works to reduce health disparities and improve access to care for community members through direct service, care coordination, and community education. The department's programming is designed to meet residents where they are, with a focus on culturally responsive, trauma-informed care. Sabathani Community Center is seeking two Community Health Navigators to support the Live Well at Home program, a comprehensive, culturally responsive initiative that helps older adults (65+) safely age in place and reduce the risk of nursing home placement. The Community Health Navigator connects seniors to health, wellness, and preventive programming; conducts on-site health screenings and follow-up navigation; coordinates services and referrals through Sabathani's Senior HUB; and supports transportation access and social engagement programming. This role is well suited to someone who enjoys direct relationship-building with older adults, is comfortable coordinating across programs and partner agencies, and is committed to ensuring that elders in South Minneapolis feel seen, celebrated, and connected.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
Minimum 2+ years of experience in community health, senior services, care coordination, outreach, or a related field.
Valid MN Driver's License and access to reliable transportation preferred.
Must pass a criminal background check.
Working knowledge of aging services, home and community-based supports, and community health resources.
Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to establish trust with older adults, caregivers, and partner agencies.
Commitment to culturally responsive, trauma-informed practice.
Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage a caseload and coordinate across multiple programs and partners.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively via oral and written means.
Ability to exercise sound, independent judgment and maintain appropriate boundaries and confidentiality.
Working knowledge of Outlook, Word, and Excel

Nice To Haves

associate or bachelor's degree in public health, human services, social work, or a related field preferred.
Community Health Worker (CHW) certification a plus.
Experience working with older adults, particularly Black elders and other BIPOC seniors, strongly preferred.
Experience with benefits navigation, referral coordination, or health screenings preferred.
Lived experience or deep ties to the South Minneapolis community a plus.
experience with Salesforce or other data tracking systems a plus.

Responsibilities

Conduct quarterly on-site health screenings (blood pressure, diabetes, vision, balance, and other preventive screenings) in partnership with Southside Community Health Services and other healthcare providers, following completion of required screening training.
Provide follow-up navigation and referrals based on screening results to ensure participants are connected to primary care, behavioral health, and ongoing services.
Support health education workshops and senior-focused conferences on chronic disease prevention and management, aging in place, caregiving, and health equity.
Provide digital health literacy support, including patient portal (MyChart) navigation, telehealth access, appointment scheduling, and basic computer skills.
Serve as a primary point of contact within the Senior HUB, a centralized "front door" connecting seniors to services and referrals.
Provide benefits navigation, including insurance, financial resources, and tax support, and coordinate access to legal services such as estate planning and advance directives.
Develop individualized support plans that address risks related to isolation, safety, and daily living needs.
Coordinate service navigation to connect seniors to home and community-based services, including homemaker, chore, companion, and respite supports.
Use warm handoff procedures with partners, including Volunteers of America and Southside Community Health Services, to reduce duplication and delays in service.
Conduct targeted outreach through community networks, clinics, congregations, senior housing sites, neighborhood associations, and on-site programming.
Support and help facilitate weekly social engagement activities, monthly outings, and culturally relevant experiences that reduce senior isolation.
Introduce seniors to the MN Story Collective platform and assist participants with story submission, including one-on-one digital literacy support.
Coordinate transportation scheduling alongside the programming calendar to reduce barriers to participation in health, wellness, and social programming.
Support integration of transportation into major program offerings, including group transportation to programming, appointments, and community outings.
Track participation, touchpoints, service coordination encounters, and outcomes in Salesforce in compliance with HIPAA and data privacy requirements.
Administer pre- and post-program surveys and support quarterly listening sessions used to evaluate and improve programming.
Participate in regular individual and team supervision, monthly staff meetings, and ongoing equity and professional development training.