Community Resource Navigator
About The Position
The Community Resource Navigator is a Community Health Worker (CHW) and member of the Memorial Health System care team who helps patients identify and overcome health-related social needs that may impact their health outcomes. This position builds relationships with patients and families, connects them with healthcare and community resources, provides education and support, coordinates referrals and care plans, and follows up to help address identified barriers. The role works across Memorial Health System and in community settings, with a focus on supporting patients participating in the Nourish & Navigation Community Health Worker + Accountable Food Is Medicine program.
Requirements
- Demonstrates proficiency with computers and standard office technology.
- Valid driver's license.
- Ability to complete Kansas Community Health Worker Core Competency Training through a Kansas Community Health Worker Coalition-approved educational provider within 12 months of hire date.
- Ability to complete required Accountable Food Is Medicine training within 12 months of hire date.
Responsibilities
- Helps patients identify and overcome health-related social needs that may impact their health outcomes.
- Builds relationships with patients and families.
- Connects patients with healthcare and community resources.
- Provides education and support.
- Coordinates referrals and care plans.
- Follows up to help address identified barriers.
- Works across Memorial Health System and in community settings.
- Supports patients participating in the Nourish & Navigation Community Health Worker + Accountable Food Is Medicine program.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
