Community Health Worker Navigator - Geneva at Ibero-American Action League, Inc. | Geneva, NY, US | Rezi

Community Health Worker Navigator - Geneva at Ibero-American Action League, Inc.

Community Health Worker Navigator - Geneva

Ibero-American Action League, Inc. · Geneva, NY, US

3 weeks ago

Community Health Worker Navigator - Geneva

Ibero-American Action League, Inc. · Geneva, NY, US

22 days ago
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About the Role

The Community Health Worker serves as a key point of contact for individuals seeking assistance from Ibero Finger Lakes. This role involves screening, assessing, and providing referrals to Medicaid-eligible clients who may need assistance with housing, food, health care, or other essential human services, while also collecting and maintaining confidential documentation.

Responsibilities

  • Screen and assess clients to determine their needs and eligibility for assistance for housing, food, health care and other essential human services.
  • Complete the intake process using a standard questionnaire form.
  • Collect and maintain accurate client information and documentation.
  • Perform clerical tasks, including data entry, filing, and maintaining organized records.
  • Determine and provide appropriate community resource referrals as needed for health care, food, clothing, and/or housing.
  • Serve as the initial point of contact by answering all incoming calls promptly and courteously.
  • Greet clients and visitors professionally, ensuring a welcoming environment.
  • Collaborate with other team members to deliver seamless client support and maintain good working relationships with staff from funding sources, related agencies, and other Ibero programs.
  • Provide information regarding program location and agency services to callers and visitors.
  • Verify that the referred individual meets program requirements including having an active Medicaid case.
  • Safeguard confidential information.
  • Maintain sign-in-out logbooks for all visitors.
  • Be available to work outside regularly scheduled working hours when needed.
  • Participate in related agency and community activities.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • Associate’s degree in office management, Secretarial or Human Services preferred, or equivalent combination of education, and preferably a minimum of one year of direct experience working with families.
  • Requires basic knowledge of Human Services and community agencies/services available to the public.
  • Bilingual in Spanish, both written and verbal, preferred.
  • Ability to perform all physical duties required by the position.
  • Proficiency in the use of office equipment including computers, software, copiers.
  • Must possess a valid NYS driver’s license, satisfactory driving record, and transportation.
  • Demonstrate ability to work cooperatively.
  • A combination of education, experience, and training other than the above may be approved by Ibero's President and CEO.
  • This position holds a relatively high degree of independence within the framework of the agency’s policies and procedures.
  • Must exercise considerable autonomy and initiative and make decisions regarding completion of tasks and monitoring activities.
  • Must use sound judgment in reaching those decisions and use established policies and procedures in the day-to-day direct service tasks.
  • The position does require occasional standing, squatting, and lifting to approximately 40 lbs. And frequent sitting.

Skills

  • Analytical Skills
  • Accuracy
  • Customer Oriented
  • Detail Oriented
  • Diversity Oriented
  • Ethical
  • Interpersonal
  • Relationship Building
  • Reliability
  • Communication, Oral and Written

Experience Level

  • minimum of one year of direct experience working with families

Education Level

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Associate’s degree in office management, Secretarial or Human Services preferred

About the Company

  • Ibero Finger Lakes