Health Care Navigator (Catholic Charities)

Catholic Charities of South Jersey (Diocese of Camden) Health Care Navigator (SSVF) SUMMARY: The Health Care Navigator connects Veterans to VA health care benefits or community health care services if Veteran is not enrolled in or eligible for VA health care. This position reports to the SSVF Regional Program Coordinator and works collaboratively with the SSVF Case Management Team.

The Health Care Navigator bears no supervisory responsibilities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. SSVF Health Care Navigator provides case management, care coordination, and referrals to community resources
2. Assists Veterans in accessing healthcare, whether gaining entry to VA health care (including mental health care) or community care when Veterans are not eligible for VHA
3. Acts as a liaison between the SSVF Grantee and the VA or community medical clinic
4. Works with veterans (and their families) to ensure transportation for medical appointments, prescription medications, and related needs.
5. Communicates routinely with the SSVF Case Manager as a collaborative partner for supportive services
6. Identify non-clinical barriers to Veteran’s ability to access health care services and clearly state limitations, risk factors and support services needed
7. Veteran’s needs and preferences in health care will be identified and resources provided to support those needs and preferences
8. SSVF Health Care Navigator educates Veteran (and family) regarding health care providers recommendations and encourages questions
9. Documents Veteran’s progress and provides updates to Case Manager
10. Complies with SSVF Program requirements to ongoing trainings
11. Participates in Team Meetings, Case Conferencing and Program activities QUALIFICATIONS:
12. Candidate will adhere to ethical principles about confidentiality, informed consent, agency policies, critical incident reporting, HIPAA, and Duty to Warn.
13. Candidate works independently and is excellent with time management.
14. Commitment to the Mission of Catholic Charities
15. Excellent organizational and time management skills
16. Good oral communication skills
17. Ability to problem solve and multi-task
18. Handle sensitive contacts with clients
19. Ability to work independently and in a team setting
20. Adequate computer skills and ability to learn new software EDUCATION OR EXPERIENCE:
21. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education/experience
22. The SSVF Health Care Navigator has at least two years of experience in a health care or social services area of practice.
23. Valid driver’s license and auto insurance This position is grant-funded and is contingent on renewal of the grant.

Pay Range

$46,000 - $48,080