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LSA Family Health Service · 4 weeks ago

Social Care Network Navigator

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$42K/yr - $49K/yr

LSA Family Health Service is a community-based nonprofit in East Harlem that supports diverse and immigrant families. They are seeking a Social Care Network Navigator to connect residents with vital health and social services, providing education, navigation, advocacy, and ongoing support to promote health and well-being in the community.

CharityEducationHealth CareNon ProfitSocial Assistance

Responsibilities

Connect East Harlem residents with vital health and social services, including housing support, health access, and resources meeting their unique needs

Support residents through education, navigation, advocacy, and ongoing social support to promote health and well-being

Qualification

Community Health Work experienceDatabaseElectronic record systemsEducational outreach about asthmaFluency in SpanishCommitment to social justiceInterpersonal skillsCommunication skills

Required

Must have a demonstrated commitment to social justice, health equity, and community empowerment

Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required for both individual encounters and public engagement. You must be able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing

Experience working with database or electronic record systems is required

Preferred

A Bachelor's Degree is preferred. Candidates with an Associate's Degree who have more extensive experience in community health work will also be considered

Community Health Work experience is preferred and related certifications are desirable

Experience working with individuals who have asthma and/or providing educational outreach about asthma to the public is preferred

Fluency in Spanish is preferred. Fluency in Mandarin or other languages spoken in the East Harlem community is desirable