Maternal Infant Health Navigator

Corewell Health • Benton Harbor, MI

35d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides peer support and role modeling related to the improvement of life skills and health/wellness to individuals and their families during personal interactions including home visits, telephone calls, etc. Instructs individuals and their families about wellness, chronic disease prevention and self-management. Assists clients and their families with accessing appropriate community resources. Assists with the coordination of group support programs and provides ongoing contact. Cultural competency and shared-life experiences with client population is preferred. Must have reliable transportation and be able to drive to and from appointments.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent and successful completion of the paraprofessional CHW Training Program (Completion within 180 days from hire date)
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association WITHIN 60 DAYS United/Kelsey Lifestyles; WITHIN 90 DAYS Healthier Communities 60 Days Or CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross WITHIN 60 DAYS United/Kelsey Lifestyles; WITHIN 90 DAYS Healthier Communities 60 Days
• LIC-Driver's License - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire
• CRT-Auto Insurance - UNKNOWN Unknown Upon Hire

Nice To Haves

• Associate's Degree or equivalent
• 3 years of relevant experience Work experience
• Knowledge and use of community resources; social, health and public agencies and services.

Responsibilities

• Participates in community events and activities that promote the awareness of health maintenance and disease prevention.
• Conducts home visits to determine client and family needs.
• Assists with the development and implementation of care plans to meet identified needs and provides program services.
• Follows up with clients, families, and community agencies to evaluate effectiveness of services provided and to develop a proactive plan for future needs.
• Assists clients with arranging and keeping medical appointments.
• Assists clients in accessing community resources such as food, clothing, shelter, and medical insurance.
• Mentors, empowers and advocates for clients and families to help them increase independence and skills.
• Refers patients with social, emotional, and other challenges to appropriate service agencies for assistance.
• Communicates and collaborates with the clients and their families, program staff, and other professionals involved in the care of clients to coordinate services and to facilitate a supportive relationship between the client and their health care provicer(s).
• Serves as a resource to program staff about situational and cultural factors impacting the client, family, and environment.
• Teaches clients and families about wellness, disease prevention, and self-management.
• Documents services including assessments, plans, and periodic evaluations of goals, education, and other pertinent program data.
• Documents trends and changes in the health of the community and provides input into program development and evaluation.
• Coordinates group meetings under the direction of the Program Supervisor.
• Collects and documents program data and other necessary evaluation data to ensure timelines and accuracy.
• Discusses trends, challenges, and other issues regarding data collection with the Program Supervisor.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
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• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees