Community Health Navigator

Job description

Overview
Good Samaritan University Hospital is a 437- bed teaching hospital and a member of Catholic Health. With almost 900 physicians on staff, and a level II Trauma Center, we care for well over 100,000 patients annually across the south shore of Long Island. Our reputation for excellence is built on great choices and empowered leadership, and fosters a team that’s focused on evidence based practice, continual learning and exceptional quality of care.
Job Details
The Community Health Worker is responsible for identifying high risk prenatal and postpartum women and assist these individuals in gaining access to primary and preventive health services including prenatal care, PCAP, WIC, and other essential and supportive services as needed.
Requirements:
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid New York State Driver's license, personal car to carry out employment duties and an active automobile insurance policy.
• Basic computer skills.
• Good writing and verbal skills.
• Spanish or Creole speaking a plus.

Salary Range
USD $22.05 - USD $22.05 /Hr.
This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.
At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.
The Community Health Worker is responsible for identifying high risk prenatal and postpartum women and assist these individuals in gaining access to primary and preventive health services including prenatal care, PCAP, WIC, and other essential and supportive services as needed.
Requirements:
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid New York State Driver's license, personal car to carry out employment duties and an active automobile insurance policy.
• Basic computer skills.
• Good writing and verbal skills.
• Spanish or Creole speaking a plus.