Faith and Community Health Navigators

Baptist Health Care • Pensacola, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Faith and Community Health Navigator works to improve outcomes by referring targeted individuals to appropriate community-based health care, mental health and substance abuse services and serves as a liaison to coordinate and leverage existing community-based resources to improve quality of care and patient engagement and decrease costs for high-risk populations. The position has direct client responsibilities and travels outside of the hospital setting to follow up on patient status. Represents BHCs mission of helping people throughout life's journey by helping provide access and excellent holistic care to all persons. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in BHC Mission, Vision and Values.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
• 1 year Healthcare experience Required
• 1-3 years prior experience working in community outreach programs Required

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree Health Promotion, Public Health, Community Education Preferred

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains a network of congregations that are committed to attending to health issues.
• Works cooperatively with faith community representatives to build well-integrated health ministries.
• Collaborates with patients to develop and implement a plan to access preventive and follow-up healthcare.
• Improves access to care and care received within and for the community.
• Maintains and documents accurate data related to the program.
• Coordinates community health programs, activities, and events for targeted population.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees