HEALTHCARE NAVIGATOR - MISSOULA

Volunteers of America Northern Rockies•Missoula, MT

About The Position

Each day at Volunteers of America, we strive to exemplify our foundational pillar of Servant Leadership and Cultural Values of Communication, Compassion, Integrity, Respect, and Excellence. At VOA we are committed to providing opportunities that help staff grow and enhance their skill sets. As part of this commitment, we invest in on-the-job training to prepare employees for their new positions and offer professional development opportunities, coaching, and career pathways to promote our culture of helping staff advance their careers throughout the organization. JOB DESCRIPTION _____________________________________________________________________________ Summary/Objective Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Health Care Navigators are employed by SSVF grantees to provide services that include connecting Veterans to VA health care benefits or community health care services where Veterans are not eligible for VA care. SSVF health care navigators provide case management and care coordination, health education, interdisciplinary collaboration, coordination, and consultation, and administrative duties. SSVF Healthcare Navigators work closely with the Veteran’s primary care provider and members of the Veteran’s assigned interdisciplinary treatment team. The HealthCare Navigator (HCN) Specialist will support homeless veteran families which includes connecting Veterans to VA health care benefits or community health care services where Veterans are not eligible for VA care. SSVF health care navigators provide case management and care coordination, health education, interdisciplinary collaboration, coordination, and consultation, and administrative duties. SSVF Healthcare Navigators work closely with the Veteran’s primary care provider and members of the Veteran’s assigned interdisciplinary treatment team.

Requirements

Crisis management
Ability to work with multiple staff, clients, and agencies.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Software: Outlook, Word, Excel
Able to meet tight deadlines under pressure.
Organization skills
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Practical oral and written communication skills
Continuous demonstration of behaviors aligned with a posture of servant leadership and our cultural values.
Associate's Degree with a minimum of two years of case management experience or closely related experience Or - High School diploma or equivalent and a minimum of four years of case management experience or closely related field experience
Valid driver's license
Adept with computer programs, including but not limited to Microsoft Office suite and data information management systems

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in human services, behavioral science, or related field with one year of case management experience
Preferred experience in medical claims and patient advocacy

Responsibilities

Conduct assessments of the Veteran in collaboration with the interdisciplinary treatment team, the Veteran, family members, and significant others to understand the Veteran's situation, potential barriers to care, the causes, and the impact of such restrictions on the Veteran's ability to access and maintain health care services.
Work closely with Veterans in Emergency Housing (EHA) to assist them in communicating their preferences in care and personal health-related goals to facilitate shared decision-making of the Veteran's care.
Serve as a resource for education and support for Veterans and families and help identify appropriate and credible resources and support tailored to the needs and desires of the Veteran.
Modifies services to meet the needs of Veterans best and coordinates services with other organizations and programs to assure such services are complementary and comprehensive; directs activities to maximize effectiveness, efficiency, and continuity of care for Veterans; provides case management services to Veterans serves as the liaison to VA and community health care programs, and represents the program in contacts with other agencies and the public.
Maintain timely and appropriate documentation, including progress notes to be provided to Case Managers/ Care Coordinator on a weekly basis.
Coordinates and links Veterans and caregivers to supportive services and will serve as a subject matter expert on community resources related to the needs of the Veteran.
Provide ongoing education support and assist in identifying VA and community resources to promote self-care as needed to the Veteran and family members.
Assists Veterans in identifying concerns or questions about their treatment or medications to develop open communication with the provider or treatment team.
Acts as a health coach by proactively supporting the Veteran to optimize treatment interventions and outcomes.
Works as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing “client centered services” with all staff members, as well as the other case managers participating in the program.
Assists in developing policy, procedures, and practice guidelines related to the specialty program using knowledge gained from research or best practices.
Provide traditional SSVF case management services as directed by the Program Manager
Reports to the supervisor on all issues relevant to program’s functioning, including the interagency referral process.
Maintains all required documentation in participants’ confidential case records, and assisting the Program Manager and Director with the preparation of any required program and statistical reports.
Develop relationships with community leaders, VA staff, and other referral networks.
Other duties as assigned.