Requête nº: req12281
Intitulé de poste: Health Navigator
Secteur d’activité: Santé
Type de contrat: Régulier
Taux d’occupation: Plein temps
Ouvert aux expatriés: Non
Lieu de travail: Missoula, MT USA
Descriptif du poste
Under the direction of the Deputy Director the Refugee Health Navigator will oversee all refugee health initiatives including navigating the U.S. healthcare system, educating refugees on various healthcare topics and acting as a liaison between the IRC in Missoula and community health partners. In addition, the Refugee Healthcare Navigator will be responsible for facilitating health access for newly resettled refugees and improve refugees’ awareness of and ability to independently access services.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Coordinate activities outlined under Refugee Health Promotion Grant
• Assist refugees in navigating the U.S. healthcare system and educate refugees about various healthcare topics
• Improve existing relationships and generate new partnerships with additional providers to create a community that is more educated about refugee health and mental health and providing culturally competent care
• Conduct initial health assessments, coordinate health intakes to be completed within 30 days of arrival and coordinate health screening follow up appointments and referrals
• Ensure that refugees in Missoula are able to have their healthcare needs addressed and that families have guidance and support as they work towards long-term health and self-sufficiency
• Complete R&P health related case notes
• Manage community and student volunteers as Health Mentor Volunteers
• Track outcomes, collect and analyze data and comply with the monitoring and reporting to funder
• Participate in program meetings, staff development activities, and general office operations and support
• Other related duties as assigned
• Comply with all policies and protocols of the agency
Profil
• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Health Promotion or Social Work or equivalent education.
• Minimum 2-4 years of work experience in health care, health education or administration; preferably with diverse/refugee population
• Familiar with Medicaid, US health care system, and refugee health needs/issues
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and demonstrated success working and communicating effectively in a multi-cultural environment and with limited-English speakers
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member
• Strong computer skill with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook); experience working in databases helpful
• Well-organized with proven ability to prioritize duties and manage time effectively
• Commitment to the IRC mission and core values
• Valid driver’s license, current insurance and access to reliable transportation required. Ability to lift 50lbs.