Navigator, Social & Health Equity

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION Job Summary Provides support to team responsible for creating program initiatives to support to members in addressing social conditions that impact health outcomes - providing education, assistance, resources and best practices to members in relation to navigating the health care system. Works collaboratively with other departments to identify population social determinants of health needs, and works to find solutions via partnerships with community organizations and/or other agencies. Contributes to overarching strategy to provide quality and cost-effective member care. Essential Job Duties: - Works directly with members to reduce barriers and social determinants of health (SDOH) issues to improve health care access and member quality of life. - Educates members on SDOH and assists with navigating various systems. - Promotes awareness of how SDOH affect member health outcomes. - Conducts SDOH assessments to determine member needs and prioritizes based on member preference. - Participates in interdisciplinary care team (ICT) meetings. - Identifies local and national resources to facilitate staff, business owner, and department understanding of health disparities, in...