What are the responsibilities and job description for the Navigator position at VNA of Central Jersey?
Overview
The vision of Greater Newark Health Care Coalition (GNHCC) is for all residents of Newark, East Orange, and Irvington to have a fair and just opportunity to attain their highest level of health. GNHCC is also one of four not-for-profit regional health hubs (RHHs) in New Jersey working with both clinical and social service providers to improve patient care and outcomes for Medicaid beneficiaries. In furtherance of this vision, and role as an RHH, GNHCC plays four key roles: convenes community stakeholders, collects and analyzes data, pilots programs, and advances advocacy and policy. GNHCC plays these roles in three areas of work: maternal & infant health, child & adolescent health, and regional community health.
The Project
The New Jersey Division Of Medical Assistance & Health Services (DMAHS) Is Implementing a New Housing Supports Services Program That Will Be Offered Exclusively Through Managed Care. The Program Seeks To
Position Summary
The role of the Navigator is to raise community-wide awareness of programs intended to assist unhoused and housing unstable individuals achieve housing stability. Navigators are responsible for promoting the program’s services and engaging with both prospective clients and community partners. The role focuses on outreach, communication, and marketing efforts to ensure that individuals and families in need are aware of and can easily access housing supports. Navigator also works to build partnerships with community organizations and other stakeholders to expand the reach and impact of the program. This position is grant-funded for nine (9) months.
Responsibilities
Principal Responsibilities:
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Qualifications
Associate/Bachelor’s degree preferred; or a combination of education and experience
The vision of Greater Newark Health Care Coalition (GNHCC) is for all residents of Newark, East Orange, and Irvington to have a fair and just opportunity to attain their highest level of health. GNHCC is also one of four not-for-profit regional health hubs (RHHs) in New Jersey working with both clinical and social service providers to improve patient care and outcomes for Medicaid beneficiaries. In furtherance of this vision, and role as an RHH, GNHCC plays four key roles: convenes community stakeholders, collects and analyzes data, pilots programs, and advances advocacy and policy. GNHCC plays these roles in three areas of work: maternal & infant health, child & adolescent health, and regional community health.
The Project
The New Jersey Division Of Medical Assistance & Health Services (DMAHS) Is Implementing a New Housing Supports Services Program That Will Be Offered Exclusively Through Managed Care. The Program Seeks To
- Provide access to housing supports services that help homeless and other housing insecure
- Drive greater connection of the housing and health care ecosystems to better delivery of wholeperson care for vulnerable members.
Position Summary
The role of the Navigator is to raise community-wide awareness of programs intended to assist unhoused and housing unstable individuals achieve housing stability. Navigators are responsible for promoting the program’s services and engaging with both prospective clients and community partners. The role focuses on outreach, communication, and marketing efforts to ensure that individuals and families in need are aware of and can easily access housing supports. Navigator also works to build partnerships with community organizations and other stakeholders to expand the reach and impact of the program. This position is grant-funded for nine (9) months.
Responsibilities
Principal Responsibilities:
- Build relationships with local community-based organizations, social service agencies, clinical
- Conduct presentations, workshops, and information sessions in the community to increase
- Represent housing supports program at community events, health fairs, and networking
- Serve as a point of contact for potential clients seeking information about housing supports.
- Provide regular reports to the Coordinator on outreach activities, including successes,
- Work closely with program staff to ensure a smooth referral process from marketing outreach
- Provide feedback from clients and the community to the program team to improve services and
- Prepare reports and documents as needed or requested
- Attend regular team meetings with GNHCC staff as required
- Attend ongoing training and professional development as required
- Adhere to GNHCC policy and procedures in professional development and conduct
- Other duties as assigned
- Demonstrated ability to communicate and drive outcomes across professional disciplines,
- Experience conducting presentations in front of diverse audiences.
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse community partners and
- Competence in English and one other language spoken in the service area: Spanish, Haitian
- Exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills, with attention to detail required; strong
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- Ability to work collaboratively in a team and manage multiple priorities, utilize effective
- Demonstrated ability to work well with people of various ages, backgrounds, ethnicities,
- Ability to work well and maintain professionalism under times of stress and pressure.
- Ability to travel to multiple locations; valid driver’s license and automobile that is insured.
- Ability to work non-traditional hours if needed based on operational needs and to meet the
Qualifications
Associate/Bachelor’s degree preferred; or a combination of education and experience
- 1-3 years of community health experience preferred
- Familiarity with the geographic area and the population to be served including high need
- Knowledge of cultural and lifestyle diversity issues with ability to network with a
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work flexible hours, including some occasional evening and weekend hours
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required