National Health Corps: Community Health Fellowship of NEPA

National Health Corps: Community Health Fellowship of NEPA

The Resource Navigator will assist in building connections with community resources including health and social services, assist in connecting MFHS clients and the community with needed services to address factors influencing health outcomes, organize outreach efforts to ensure ongoing collaboration with community partners and referral sources, and coordinate cross collaboration between MFHS programs and other providers. The Resource Navigator will guide clients through the various health and social service system complexities, assist in enrolling clients in the programs offered by MFHS, and serve as the liaison between community resources, MFHS staff, and clients; build effective working relationships with clients; and educate and assist clients with navigating through the parameters set forth by community providers.

Member Duties : • Build strong professional relationships with clients to facilitate client engagement in all aspects of care; communicate information to clients to facilitate informed decision-making and connect families to needed services including providing assistance with completion of applications and follow-up documentation. • Serve as an MFHS liaison between the community, providers, staff, and clients by working collaboratively, maintaining effective communication, and building positive relationships to eliminate barriers to care. • Will provide direct engagement with existing community partners and develop new partnerships with providers across diverse fields, accumulating extensive knowledge of the services available through them. • Will provide ongoing and consistent outreach to facilitate client access to community resources.

Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible , Stipend , Training , Health Coverage , Living Allowance .

Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .

Service Areas :
Children/Youth , Community and Economic Development , Health , Education , Community Outreach , Hunger .

Skills :
Community Organization , Leadership , Public Speaking , Writing/Editing , Computers/Technology , General Skills , Communications , Team Work