What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Health Navigator, Obstetrics - Part-Time position at Sturdy Memorial?
Sturdy Health is seeking a passionate and dedicated Community Health Navigator to support our Maternal Equity Program funded by the CHSF Grant. This role focuses on improving health access and equity in maternal care by addressing barriers to care and connecting expectant and new mothers with essential resources. The Navigator will work closely with at-risk birthing populations, ensuring culturally competent care and fostering a supportive network to improve maternal and neonatal outcomes.
Education / Training
- Experience in community health, patient advocacy, or maternal health programs.
- Strong understanding of social determinants of health and cultural competence.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Bachelor's degree in public health, Social Work, Nursing, or a related field preferred.
Licenses / Certification :
Required Qualifications and Skills :
Preferred Qualifications and Skills :
Essential Job Functions :
Assist expectant and new mothers in navigating the healthcare system, including prenatal, delivery, and postpartum care.
Work collaboratively with translation services to ensure linguistic needs are met.
Coordinate access to maternal health resources, including remote monitoring for diabetes, weight, and blood pressure.
Deliver educational programs on maternal health topics, such as gestational diabetes, nutrition, and postpartum care.
Conduct outreach to at-risk populations and build relationships with local community organizations.
Track and report patient outcomes using EMR systems to assess the effectiveness of programs.
Key Competencies
Other duties :
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
AGE AND DIVERSITY RELATED CRITERIA :
Consistently treats patients, colleagues and visitors with the dignity and respect, while being sensitive to the differing needs of all age groups, backgrounds, characteristics and cultures.
ABILITY TO FULFILL JOB EXPECTATIONS : Must have the ability to the perform essential functions of the position, including required work hours, locations and physical demands, without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of themselves or other individuals in the workplace, and with or without reasonable accommodation.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS :
Sturdy Memorial Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. There is no discrimination because of race, color, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status or disability.
