Housing Navigation Specialist (Patient Care Navigator) for Yolo and Sacramento Counties (Part-Time)

Harvest Healthcare•Woodland, CA

42d•Hybrid

About The Position

Harvest Healthcare Solutions seeks a compassionate, resourceful, and highly motivated Patient Care Navigator or Housing Navigation Specialist (Part-Time) to join our CalAIM Enhanced Care Management (ECM) team supporting Sacramento and Yolo counties. This part-time position is ideal for a Case Manager, Housing Navigator, Community Health Worker, Patient Navigator, Homeless Services Specialist, or similar professional who is passionate about helping individuals overcome barriers to stable housing and healthcare. The Patient Care Navigator (Housing Navigation Specialist) will work directly with ECM members who may be experiencing homelessness, housing instability, or significant barriers to obtaining safe and stable housing. The successful candidate will help members navigate the housing process from identifying housing needs and available resources through applications, documentation, referrals, landlord/property connections, and other supportive services. You will work closely with Care Coordinators, Community Health Workers, Program Directors, healthcare providers, housing organizations, community agencies, and other partners to connect members with appropriate resources.

Requirements

Prior work experience within the homelessness, domestic violence, or substance abuse communities as a resource for assistance.
Ability to establish and maintain personal and professional boundaries while successfully providing supportive services.
Ability to speak fluently in both Spanish and English.
Candidates must possess a valid California driver’s license and meet the State’s automobile insurability requirement.
Candidates must be able to pass a DOJ criminal background check.
Community Outreach: 1 - 2 years (Required)
Must be bilingual (English/Spanish)

Nice To Haves

Associates or bachelor’s in social or human services preferred
Willingness to travel: 25% (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Provide housing navigation and case management support to ECM members experiencing homelessness or housing instability.
Conduct field-based and telephonic outreach throughout Sacramento and Yolo counties.
Telephonic and field-based outreach to engage clients in our care management program.
Establishes close relationships with partners and serves as a point of contact for patients
Provides health education to patients to promote self-management.
Communicate with Care Team members on a routine basis to support care delivery for clients.
Identify and connect patients to resources for all clients to overcome barriers to care, such as transportation, housing, food, and other social service resources.
Schedule and attend primary care physician appointments to review and update care plans with the Care Team.
Ability to assess for and make appropriate referrals for any identified mental health or psychosocial problems.
Ability to maintain client case records in a clear and concise manner in database.