The Benton County Health Department is seeking multiple Health Navigators to be a part of the team. This position works as part of an interdisciplinary team to conduct community level outreach, education, and navigation services. Conduct community organizing and mobilization to engage communities and organizations in health planning, program development and policy activities. May provide specialized services depending on area of assignment.
This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
Essential Functions
Community Education and Mobilization
Develop and disseminate outreach and other health promotion strategies and materials to engage identified individuals and/or communities.
Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with program partners including, but not restricted to: health care organizations, community-based organizations, other government programs or jurisdictions, businesses, communities of faith, etc.
Participate in planning and conduct outreach at key community events, cultural celebrations, and other venues that provide outreach opportunities among the identified population.
Serve on community coalitions, advisory groups, and task forces serving identified population to increase culturally appropriate outreach, operational coordination/collaboration, and effectiveness.
Outreach/Engagement to Program Populations
Serve as a member of an identified project and/or inter-disciplinary team, committee, coalition, etc. working to provide demographically appropriate outreach to identified populations.
Develop, implement, and evaluate population-specific programs.
Facilitate enrollment and participation in medical and social assistance programs, such as Oregon Health Plan, Oregon Mothers Care, WIC, and other community-based programs.
Improve and facilitate access to and utilization of internal and external services, resources, and programs.
Data Collection, Reporting, and Evaluation
Review and utilize program-relevant data systems to assist in service delivery, monitor health status indicator measures, and program outcome compliance, improvement and evaluation.
Complete or contribute to program reports as required and assigned.
Maintain compliance with Federal, State, County and other program elements, requirements, deliverables, etc.
Special Projects
Coordinate with graduate and undergraduate student interns and/or program volunteers to support program activities.
Participate in authoring journal articles, media releases, attend professional conferences as a presenter and/or facilitator, and provide training and technical assistance to other groups and organizations.
Participate as an active member of inter-disciplinary teams, and other health services & county initiatives to improve and integrate services.
Minimum Qualifications
The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:
1 year of technical training above high school.
1 year conducting community level outreach, education, and navigation services or closely related experience.
Special requirements:
Bilingual required, English/Spanish or other.
Knowledge and experience connecting with community and social services in Benton and Linn county preferred.
An equivalent combination of education and work experience may be accepted. (Please note that candidates must have at least 6 months of actual work experience to be considered as equivalent.)
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have experience assisting community members navigate social and healthcare services and systems professionally. Experience with Oregon Health Plan applications preferred but not required. Bilingual candidate (English and Spanish/Arabic/Other).
Additional Information
Hiring is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
This position requires driving and may require use of a personal vehicle.
This is a FLSA non-exempt position.
A quick glance at our available benefits:
Annual salary range of $37,563.92 – $46,011.56
Choose between a traditional PPO (low deductible) medical plan in which you pay a portion of the monthly premium or an employer-paid (high deductible) medical plan with additional options for an HSA or HRA account.
The County funds up to $1400(available for the high deductible plan only) for the HSA or HRA account.
Choose between two dental group plans – MODA or Willamette Dental Plan.
The Vision plan is embedded in the medical plans.
Employer paid Life and AD&D insurance coverage, plus optional supplemental available for employee/spouse.
Employer paid Long Term Disability coverage.
Employer paid retirement contribution towards Oregon PERS.
Deferred Compensation 457b Plan with employer contribution and optional employee contribution.
Plus paid vacation, holiday, and sick leave; and a great work-life balance!
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; talk; or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; and stoop; kneel; or crouch The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
The employee may work any hours as urgent and emergent work demands, nights and weekends. The noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderate. The employee may occasionally work with angry or hostile clients or members of the public, and exposure to infectious illnesses.
Benton County is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to work force diversity, fair employment practices and non-discrimination, including pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, marital status, family status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or source of income.
If you wish to identify yourself as an individual with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and will be requesting accommodation, please contact the Benton County Human Resources Department by calling (541)766-6081 or email [email protected]
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