What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Health Worker Navigator position at Northwest Family Services?
Provide individuals with culturally appropriate information for the purpose of reducing barriers to low-cost or no-cost breast and/or cervical cancer screening services.
What you’ll do:
· Provide screening and health system services as well as breast and/or cervical cancer screenings to program participants.
· Enroll a minimum of 80 individuals in the program for each of the Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington counties.
· On an annual basis provide at least three culturally appropriate outreach and education screening services for breast and cervical cancer.
· Conduct intake, assessment, and orientation for ScreenWise services.
· Assist individuals diagnosed with cancer to enroll in Project Access Now (Tri-County) or Project Access Network (Marion and Polk Counties).
· Provide care coordination and navigation to individuals who have either individual or employer health insurance.
· Schedule screenings with network ScreenWise providers.
Education / Experience
· Bilingual, bi-cultural English and Spanish required.
· A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
· Community Health Worker certification or experience is preferred.
Organizational Culture
Northwest Family Services, through our mission, practices and the services we offer, are committed to the belief that all people deserve dignity and respect. As we serve our communities, we will continue to work together to listen, to learn, and to act to overcome historic values and structures that have led to discrimination and inequities.
We are committed to creating a culture of belonging, where all staff are valued and given opportunity to grow and succeed equitably. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, primary language, ethnic background or socioeconomic status. NWFS pursues policies, strategies, and programs which promote cultural responsiveness in our daily work. We seek staff who share our vision and commitment to our communities.
Supplemental Information
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid jury duty
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- On a scale of 1 to 10, how well do you speak/understand Spanish?
(1 is not well at all and 10 is expert)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21 - $23
