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The Refugee Navigator will provide non-clinical interventions to engage patients in their care and connect them to community support. This position is responsible for serving as direct support to recently resettled patients in screening for, understanding, and making appropriate referrals for basic social needs (e.g., transportation, food, and housing) that directly impact the patient's short- and long-term health. The Refugee Navigator will serve as the liaison and point of contact for the resettlement agencies and the Nebraska Refugee Coordinator. This position will be an integrated part of the CHI clinic care team and will work directly with patients, and build and maintain relationships with community resource partners.
Job Responsibility:
Participate as a full member of the clinic team, including attending team meetings and care conferences as appropriate
Act as peer support and advocate for recently resettled refugee patients as they navigate the medical and social service system
Work with refugee patients and families on needs that may or will affect the patient’s health, including transportation issues, housing, financial concerns, etc.
Identify and link families to community resources and services, assisting with coordination as necessary
Assist in the coordination and completion of necessary citizenship paperwork, including N-648 disability waivers
Enter and maintain electronic health records, and other program documentation in a timely manner
Requirements:
Experience working in the community in a volunteer or paid capacity related to work within community service agencies, care management, or health care delivery. May include advocacy, community organizing, or other similar work.
What we offer:
medical
prescription drug
dental
vision plans
life insurance
paid time off
tuition reimbursement
retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings