What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Navigator Non Clinical position at RWJBarnabas Health?
Req #: 0000232357
Category: Social Work / Community Health
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: RWJBarnabas Health Corporate Services
Department: NJ SNAP Navigator Grant
Pay Range: $21.69 - $30.64 per hour
Location:
Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus, Lakewood, NJ 07112-2027
Job Title: Patient Navigator Non Clinical
Location: Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus
Department Name: NJ SNAP Navigator Grant
Req #: 0000232357
Status: Hourly
Shift: Day
Pay Range: $21.69 - $30.64 per hour
Pay Transparency
The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.
The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.
Job Overview
The RWJBH Social Impact and Community Investment SICI SNAP Navigator will assist patients and community members with screening, providing eligibility information and enrollment regarding SNAP Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.The Navigator will provide services in RWJBH clinical spaces, outreach events, and with community partner organizations in the county/counties in which they are assigned.This role will operate in alignment with RWJBH s commitment to combatting food insecurity in the communities we serve. We are looking for an enthusiastic team member who is passionate about making healthy food available for our neighbors in need. The SNAP Navigator will report to the SNAP Navigator Program Manager who reports to the SVP, Social Impact and Community Investment.
Qualifications
Required:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Category: Social Work / Community Health
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: RWJBarnabas Health Corporate Services
Department: NJ SNAP Navigator Grant
Pay Range: $21.69 - $30.64 per hour
Location:
Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus, Lakewood, NJ 07112-2027
Job Title: Patient Navigator Non Clinical
Location: Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus
Department Name: NJ SNAP Navigator Grant
Req #: 0000232357
Status: Hourly
Shift: Day
Pay Range: $21.69 - $30.64 per hour
Pay Transparency
The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.
The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.
Job Overview
The RWJBH Social Impact and Community Investment SICI SNAP Navigator will assist patients and community members with screening, providing eligibility information and enrollment regarding SNAP Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.The Navigator will provide services in RWJBH clinical spaces, outreach events, and with community partner organizations in the county/counties in which they are assigned.This role will operate in alignment with RWJBH s commitment to combatting food insecurity in the communities we serve. We are looking for an enthusiastic team member who is passionate about making healthy food available for our neighbors in need. The SNAP Navigator will report to the SNAP Navigator Program Manager who reports to the SVP, Social Impact and Community Investment.
Qualifications
Required:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Comprehension of food security/food access issues
- Individuals with experience in Public and/or Community Health are best suited for this job, however relevant work experience in benefits enrollment programs will also be considered
- Valid drivers license and vehicle, automobile/vehicle with valid insurance
- This position requires excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
- Solution-driven, self-motivated, empathetic
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Bilingual Spanish or Haitian Creole speaking preferred
- Receive referrals from clinical and non-clinical staff, community partners and through direct inquiries to screen and enroll individuals in SNAP benefits
- Assist in completion of new and renewal benefits applications on behalf of patients/community members
- Provide follow up assistance regarding status updates on completed applications
- Coordinate scheduling with community partner organizations to provide services
- Maintain and foster new relationships with partner organizations
- Participate in recurring state and partner organization led trainings to reach and maintain expertise in program eligibility requirements and application procedures
- Collect enrollment and additional data for monthly departmental and quarterly state reporting
- Flexibility to work event-based scheduling including occasional evenings and weekends
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Salary : $22 - $31