Health Priorities Specialist - Robert Center for Community Health Navigation Program - Day Flex Bilingual in English/Russian encouraged to apply
About The Position
The Health Priorities Specialist works with NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist’s Robert Center for Community Health Navigation Program to improve health in medically underserved Brooklyn communities by connecting people with high-quality, comprehensive medical services. The specialist meets with patients to discuss services that could improve the lives of patients and their families, identifies social determinant of health needs, and helps patients connect with community-based providers and programs, including health insurance, food stamps, legal services, and job placement. The role also coordinates services and confirms that patients’ needs were met in the community. This is a full-time, on-site position at NYP/Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, with a 12:00 PM–8:00 PM shift and rotating weekend and holiday coverage. The job posting encourages bilingual English/Russian applicants; the required criteria specify bilingual English and Russian.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in primary or community health.
- Bilingual in English and Russian.
- Knowledge of community, patient, and family needs and of hospital and community resources to meet those needs.
- Diverse and culturally sensitive customer service skills and excellent communication skills.
- Microsoft Word and Excel skills.
Responsibilities
- Meet with patients to discuss services that could improve the lives of patients and their families.
- Learn about patients’ social determinant of health needs.
- Help patients navigate social service programs, including health insurance, food stamps, legal services, and job placement, by connecting them with community-based providers.
- Coordinate services for patients and confirm that their needs were met in the community.
Benefits
- Comprehensive and competitive benefits supporting employees and their families.
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
