Community Health Navigator - Oceanside

YMCA of San Diego County•Oceanside, CA

8d•$23 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Community Health Navigator will connect community members to health and social service resources to improve overall well-being. The Navigator will call new members, 3rd party members, and assist with monthly membership appreciation events.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Minimum of 2+ years’ experience, with a minimum of 2,000 hours of paid and/or volunteer experience in community outreach, family support, health coaching, health navigation, or related services required
Familiarity with the social determinants of health
Familiarity with health and social services and community resources
CPR/AED, and First Aid Certification, must include Adult and Child/Infant, obtained within 30 days of hire and must be from one of the following certifying organizations: American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety & Health Institute

Responsibilities

Participate in community events to provide outreach, engagement, and resource and referral support
Provide health information related to preventative services, accessing healthcare, and understanding the health system to improve health conditions and outcomes
Provide health coaching relevant to chronic disease prevention and management
Conduct screenings/assessments and provide connections to community resources to promote health, address healthcare barriers, receive translation/ interpretation services, or address health-related social needs
Conduct timely data entry and reporting
Perform administrative tasks as assigned and assist with maintaining proper document storage of confidential information and auditing
Participate in and attend all required staff meetings, trainings, YMCA staff development events, and appropriate agency-wide committees