Health Priorities Specialist - Robert Center for Community Health Navigation Program - Day Flex Bilingual in English/Russian encouraged to apply
About The Position
Discover a Mission-Driven Career. Bring your talents to NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist, and help drive the success of our Robert Community Health Navigation Program. Here, we work to improve the health of the medically underserved community in Brooklyn by linking them to high-quality, comprehensive medical services. We continuously strive to advance these services through community partnerships, teaching and advocacy. Find out how you can make an impact: Health Priorities Specialist - Robert Center for Community Health Navigation Program - Day Flex. In this role, you will meet with patients to discuss services that would improve the lives of them and their families. By learning about patients' social determinant of health needs, Health Priority Specialists assist patients with navigation to social services programs such as health insurance, food stamps, legal services, and job placement, by helping them connect with community-based providers. Go above and beyond by coordinating services for patients and confirming that their needs were met in the community.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in Primary or Community Health required
- Bilingual English and Russian
- Knowledge of community, patient and family needs and the Hospital and community resources to meet those needs
- Diverse and culturally sensitive customer service skills and excellent communication skills
- Microsoft Word and Excel skills
- All roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual in English/Russian encouraged to apply
Responsibilities
- Meet with patients to discuss services that would improve the lives of them and their families.
- Assist patients with navigation to social services programs such as health insurance, food stamps, legal services, and job placement, by helping them connect with community-based providers.
- Coordinate services for patients and confirm that their needs were met in the community.
Benefits
- Comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life.
- Amazing compensation packages start with competitive base pay and include recognition for your experience, education, and licensure.
- Countless opportunities for personal and professional growth
- A dynamic environment that embraces every person.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
