What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Health Worker Navigator position at Northwest Family Services?
Community Health Worker Navigator
This position will focus on providing healthcare education and outreach services to farm workers and their families. Connect farm workers and their dependents to wraparound services such as food, housing, transportation, childcare, etc.
What You’ll be Doing
· Provide healthcare education and outreach services to farm workers.
· Provide participants in Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington counties with
enrollment, redetermination, and navigation services.
· Follow up with participants as needed.
· Maintain participant documentation and enter project data.
· Regular attendance is required.
· Other duties as required.
· Follow the protocol, policies, and procedures of the department and agency.
· Maintain accurate documentation on a consistent basis.
· Complete and submit reports as needed.
· Maintain confidentiality of client information and comply with HIPAA guidelines.
· Provide culturally responsive services that are equitable, respectful, and relevant to people from a wide variety of cultures, backgrounds and orientations.
· Attend meetings and trainings as required.
· Regularly participate in professional development.
What You’ll Need
· Bilingual and bi-cultural English and Spanish is required.
· A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
· Must be a Certified OHA Assister or become certified within 6 months of taking the position.
· Have a Community Health Worker certification or become certified within 6 months of taking the position.
Organizational Culture
Northwest Family Services, through our mission, practices and the services we offer, are committed to the belief that all people deserve dignity and respect. As we serve our communities, we will continue to work together to listen, to learn, and to act to overcome historic values and structures that have led to discrimination and inequities.
We are committed to creating a culture of belonging, where all staff are valued and given opportunity to grow and succeed equitably. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, primary language, ethnic background or socioeconomic status. NWFS pursues policies, strategies, and programs which promote cultural responsiveness in our daily work. We seek staff who share our vision and commitment to our communities.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $26.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Language:
- Spanish (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $26 - $28
