Peer Navigator

Cornerstone Family Healthcare • Newburgh, NY

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Cornerstone Family Healthcare is recruiting a part-time Peer Navigator to work in Newburgh. Under the supervision of the Senior Program Supervisor, the Peer Navigator assists clients with navigating and negotiating services, partnering with support services staff to meet treatment goals and address social determinants of health. The position is based at 280 Broadway, Newburgh, NY 12550, and is scheduled for 7 hours per week on Wednesdays. Pay is $16.00 per hour.

Cornerstone Family Healthcare is a non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center whose mission is to provide high-quality, comprehensive primary and preventative health care in an environment of caring, dignity, and respect, regardless of ability to pay. For more than fifty years, the organization has served its communities, with an emphasis on underserved people and those without access to health care.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1–2 years of experience working in HIV/AIDS, behavioral health, substance use, or other chronic illnesses.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outreach to identify clients and promote program services, including through structured education for providers and community members.
• Screen referred clients for eligibility, assess their needs, and provide appropriate referrals.
• Complete rental assistance applications and conduct housing assessments and reassessments.
• Coordinate case conferences with program staff to address client service needs and barriers to care.
• Inspect properties and conduct home and field visits for clients receiving program services.
• Work with clients on budgeting and create or maintain a household budget with each client within 30 days of enrollment.
• Navigate systems and address barriers to care by coordinating with medical providers, community-based organizations, and internal and external providers; follow up on referrals to treatment and other services.
• Provide individual and group health education on treatment adherence and overcoming barriers to encourage engagement in appropriate treatment.
• Educate clients on navigating DSS, community providers, and other subsidy programs.
• Schedule and, when needed, escort clients to appointments; make reminder calls and motivate clients by sharing personal experiences.
• Track service status to ensure appropriate delivery and follow-up.
• Coordinate services with community agencies and provide information and referrals for clients and community service providers.
• Negotiate and advocate on behalf of clients for services that support self-sufficiency and self-management.
• Interface with the Finance Department and grants department monthly, with support from the Senior Program Supervisor, to monitor spending, budgets, and program status, address issues, and follow up with funders as appropriate.
• Complete clear and comprehensive documentation in accordance with agency and funder standards and requirements.
• Attend and participate in monthly department, team, All Staff, and other required meetings.
• Follow Cornerstone policies and procedures and the Employee Handbook.
• Maintain confidentiality, including patient confidentiality and confidential financial and employee-relations information.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED