Community Health Navigator (CFHC)

Job description

Overview Chestnut Health Systems is seeking a full-time Community Health Navigator for our Bloomington, IL facility. A Community Health Navigator (CHN) is a trusted member of the community and acts as a liaison to offer education specific to digital applications and community resources available that may improve a client’s wellness journey. The CHN is responsible for promoting healthy behaviors, building relationships between the community and health/social services, and increasing access to resources aimed to improve quality of care and outcomes. The CHN will conduct virtual visits to assess the client’s well-being and will address social determinants that may hinder their ability for self-care; in-person visits may occur depending on the client’s need. In addition, the CHN is expected to be competent and capable of coordinating community outreach, access to providers through the use of digital instruments to facilitate remote physical exams and remote technology operations in order to provide direct health services and linkage despite barriers such as transportation, internet access, etc. Chestnut Health Systems is a leading provider of behavioral and primary health care services...