About this role
Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families.
Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)Nebraska Medicine is seeking a Community Service Navigator to join our team!
- Focus on social drivers of health
- Assist with connecting patients to resources and navigate community services
- Work alongside of Medical Social Worker in our primary care medical homes
If you have questions about applying for the Community Service Navigator, please contact Jana Whitmarsh at [email protected]
Details:
Part time - 20 hours a week
Shifts during the days of Monday through Friday and hours of 8:00AM - 4:30PM
Why Work at Nebraska Medicine?
- Together. Extraordinary. Join a team that values your skills, delivering exceptional care through collaboration.
- Leading Health Network Work with the region’s top academic health network, partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care.
- Diversity and Inclusion We value diverse backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve.
- Educational Support Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs.
Be part of something extraordinary at Nebraska Medicine!
Duties: Community Service Navigator
Assist patients in obtaining available resources to address social determinants of health needs in order to improve their health and wellbeing.
Required Qualifications: Community Service Navigator
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Completion of Community Health Education didactic training or similar course work.
Preferred: Community Service Navigator
-Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field or equivalent experience preferred.
-Experience in a health care, or mental health setting, working with both adults and/or children preferred.
-Broad knowledge of available local, state and federal programs for assistance in meeting basic needs (food, housing, access to health care, transportation, Medicaid/Medicare, drug assistance programs.) preferred.
-Knowledge of health care and mental health/substance use programs in the area preferred.
Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans’ status.
Other facts
About Nebraska Medicine
Nebraska Medicine, the region’s leading academic health network, serves the Omaha metro and beyond. It offers access to more than 1,400 physicians and over 70 specialty and primary care clinics.
The network's commitment to "Serious Medicine, Extraordinary Care" is upheld by more than 10,000 dedicated employees, and is evident in its two hospitals, Nebraska Medical Center and Bellevue Medical Center, which provide over 800 licensed beds.
Nebraska Medical Center, the state's largest hospital, has been recognized for its excellence by U.S. News & World Report, Becker’s Hospital Review and Forbes.
Together with its research and education partner, University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), Nebraska Medicine strives to transform lives and foster a healthy future for all through top-tier educational programs, groundbreaking research and exceptional patient care.
What you'll do
- Assist patients in obtaining resources to address social determinants of health needs. Work alongside Medical Social Workers in primary care medical homes.
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