What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Health Navigator position at OneWorld Community Health Centers?
Four full-time positions (40 hrs/week) | Located at the Main Livestock Exchange (LSX) Campus (30th & L) Job Duties The Community Health Navigator (CHNAV) serves as a frontline public health professional and trusted liaison between OneWorld Community Health Centers and the communities we serve. Working collaboratively under the direction of their assigned Program Manager or Supervisor, the CHNAV promotes wellness by helping individuals and families adopt healthy behaviors, navigate health and social service systems, and overcome barriers to care. The CHNAV conducts outreach, provides culturally appropriate health education and coaching, coordinates care, advocates for community needs, and supports program implementation aligned with grant, organizational, and regulatory requirements.
- Conducts community outreach through home visits, door-to-door canvassing, community events, health fairs, and partnerships with local organizations and businesses.
- Provides culturally and linguistically appropriate health education and information to individuals, families, and community groups on assigned health topics.
- Coordinates care among individuals, communities, and health and social service systems, including facilitating referrals to clinical services, social supports, and community resources.
- Provides coaching and social support to individuals and families, including but not limited to nutrition education, chronic disease self-management, preventive health practices, and health screenings.
- Advocates for individuals and communities regarding access to healthcare, housing, food security, transportation, and other social determinants of health.
- Serves as a liaison between the health center and the community, communicating community needs to clinical and administrative teams and ensuring organizational responsiveness.