Public Health Community Navigator
About The Position
DUTIES (This posting does not constitute all duties of the position): Provide referral, education, advocacy, and follow-up support to residents of Licking County. Assist individual seeking treatment for substance use disorder treatment or at risk of substance use disorder by connecting them with providers and arranging transportation. Conduct follow-ups to address obstacles, ensure appointments are attended, and treatment plans are followed. Facilitate transportation or assist with transportation for medical appointments Provide referrals and assistance for other health issues Participate in meetings and coalitions to identify resources Collect and maintain data related to referrals and follow up activities Distribute Narcan to the public via referrals and/or community events Evenings and weekends will be required Work may be conducted at LCHD's Pataskala office Maintain client confidentiality and privacy in all interactions. Deliver culturally sensitive health education tailored to the client's literacy level. Brief Description: Provide referral, education, advocacy, and follow-up support to residents of Licking County. Job Prerequisites: Qualifications and Required Knowledge: Under general supervision from the Director of Personal and Community Health, the Public Health Community Navigator develops and implements support plans for individuals affected by substance use disorders or are at risk of developing a substance use disorder. This role collaborates with partnering agencies to create referral networks and improve access to treatment services. The Public Health Community Navigator helps reduce barriers to care and supports populations negatively impacted by social determinants of health. Job duties will require work to be completed in various parts of the county in conjunction with other Public Health Community Navigator.
Requirements
- Under general supervision from the Director of Personal and Community Health, the Public Health Community Navigator develops and implements support plans for individuals affected by substance use disorders or are at risk of developing a substance use disorder.
- This role collaborates with partnering agencies to create referral networks and improve access to treatment services.
- The Public Health Community Navigator helps reduce barriers to care and supports populations negatively impacted by social determinants of health.
- Job duties will require work to be completed in various parts of the county in conjunction with other Public Health Community Navigator.
Responsibilities
- Provide referral, education, advocacy, and follow-up support to residents of Licking County.
- Assist individual seeking treatment for substance use disorder treatment or at risk of substance use disorder by connecting them with providers and arranging transportation.
- Conduct follow-ups to address obstacles, ensure appointments are attended, and treatment plans are followed.
- Facilitate transportation or assist with transportation for medical appointments
- Provide referrals and assistance for other health issues
- Participate in meetings and coalitions to identify resources
- Collect and maintain data related to referrals and follow up activities
- Distribute Narcan to the public via referrals and/or community events
- Maintain client confidentiality and privacy in all interactions.
- Deliver culturally sensitive health education tailored to the client's literacy level.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
No Education Listed
