What are the responsibilities and job description for the Healthcare Navigator position at Oklahoma Veterans United?
We are seeking a Healthcare Navigator to join our Tulsa team!
About Us: Oklahoma Veterans United is built on an 80 year legacy of bringing our community together to research, plan, coordinate action, and assess progress to address some of Oklahoma’s most critical social service, health, education, and civic challenges. Over the past year, our organization has made strategic decisions to adapt to evolving needs and ensure our continued impact. With a fast and ever-changing landscape of nonprofits and funders, we strategically shifted our focus to solely concentrate on the Veteran community in the state of Oklahoma.
In 2024, we officially transitioned from Community Service Council to Oklahoma Veterans United (OKVU). Our organizational focal points are housing services, suicide prevention resources, and employment opportunities for Veterans through key initiatives such as Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF), Staff Sergeant Parker Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program (SSG FOX SPGP), Veteran Employer Network, Right Face, and more.
As the Healthcare Navigator, you are primarily responsible for working with the local VA Medical Center, and other healthcare systems within the Oklahoma Veterans United SSVF catchment area to ensure appropriate coordination for all Veterans enrolled.
What You Will Do
- Provide assessments to SSVF Case Managers to identify barriers to health care.
- Assist veterans with obtaining access to physical and/or behavioral health services through the VA or a community provider.
- Interface with the VA Medical Center to ensure appropriate care coordination.
- Interface with other healthcare systems to ensure appropriate care coordination.
- Support health care planning by identifying barriers to care.
- Provide education on wellness related topics to the veteran when appropriate.
- Provide advocacy for the veteran with providers across all healthcare systems.
What You Will Bring
- A High School Diploma or equivalent
- Ability to quickly build rapport with veterans from various backgrounds
- Knowledge of community referral resources
- Good computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel
- Possess good verbal and written communication skills
Why You Want to Work for Us? Competitive Salary and Benefits!
- Up to $52k annual salary
- Health insurance with GAP Plan
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Paid Company Holidays
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Company paid life and Disability Insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan and matching
We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages. Join our team as a Healthcare Navigator and make a difference in the lives of veterans navigating the healthcare system.
Oklahoma Veterans United is an equal opportunity employer.
Apply now!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $52,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- 403(b) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50,000 - $52,000
