Care Navigator (Community-Based & Field Navigation) - New York

Mom’s Meals · via Jobicy ·

TypeFull-time job
LocationUSA
Posted4 hours ago
The Care Navigator supports Medicaid members and other eligible populations participating in New York Social Care Network (SCN), 1115 Waiver, In Lieu of Services (ILOS), Value-Added Benefit (VAB), and related programs. The role helps individuals identify and address health-related social needs by connecting them with appropriate services and resources.

This position delivers person-centered, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed navigation through community-based, field, telephonic, and technology-enabled settings. The Care Navigator reports to the Care Navigation Program Manager and works in a New York-based hybrid role requiring regular local travel, with occasional travel within New York State.

The ideal candidate is equally comfortable engaging individuals at a busy community event, building relationships with partner organizations, and providing ongoing navigation support by phone. They are passionate about improving health equity, connecting people to critical services, and serving as a visible, trusted presence within the communities they support.

Hourly Range: $25-26/hour

NOTE: This is two openings for any posted location in New York. Please only apply for ONE position.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to

Conduct standardized health-related social needs screenings in accordance with state and program requirements in community, partner organization, virtual, and telephonic settings

Complete eligibility assessments and supporting documentation for social care services and enhanced navigation programs

Provide in-person screening and navigation support at community events, health fairs, enrollment events, and outreach activities

Build and maintain relationships with community-based organizations, healthcare providers, and local partners to increase awareness of available social care services

Serve as an embedded Care Navigator within designated partner organizations, as assigned, providing on-site screening, referral coordination, and navigation services

Initiate, monitor, and close referrals within designated referral management platforms

Accurately document service activities, encounters, outcomes, and time spent in accordance with program billing and reporting requirement

Perform closed-loop referral follow-up activities to confirm successful service connections and identify unresolved barriers

Conduct outreach attempts and engagement activities in accordance with program timelines and documentation standards

Educate individuals, caregivers, and community stakeholders regarding available benefits, community resources, and social care services

Coordinate with healthcare providers, managed care organizations, community-based organizations, and other stakeholders to support continuity of care

Represent the organization professionally in community settings and act as an ambassador for care navigation programs and services

Escalate complex cases, urgent social needs, safety concerns, or barriers to supervisory or clinical staff as appropriate

Maintain compliance with HIPAA, confidentiality requirements, and all applicable federal, state, and program regulations

Meet productivity, quality, timeliness, documentation, and engagement standards established by the organization and program requirements

Participate in ongoing training, workflow development, community engagement initiatives, and quality improvement activities

Support reassessment, renewal, and recertification activities as required by program guidelines

Required Skills and Experience

Minimum of 2 years’ experience in healthcare, social services, behavioral health, community outreach, case management, care coordination, human services, or a related field

Experience engaging individuals from diverse communities and backgrounds with empathy, professionalism, and cultural humility

Ability to build rapport quickly in both community-based and telephonic settings

Experience conducting direct client interactions in-person, telephonically, or through community outreach activities

Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Ability to present information effectively to individuals, families, community partners, and stakeholders

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, locations, and deadlines simultaneously

Ability to maintain accurate and detailed documentation in compliance with regulatory and organizational requirements

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and technology platforms used for documentation and referral management

Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and adapt to changing community and program needs

Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel regularly throughout assigned service areas

Ability to routinely use laptops, smartphones, and other mobile technology while working remotely and in the field

Preferred Skills and Experience

Training or certification in Trauma-Informed Care, Motivational Interviewing, Crisis Intervention, and/or De-escalation Techniques

Experience working within New York Medicaid, Social Care Network (SCN), Managed Care, 1115 Waiver, or Health Equity initiatives

Experience providing care navigation, care management, community health worker services, outreach, health coaching, benefits navigation, or case management

Experience conducting community outreach, tabling events, health fairs, enrollment events, or grassroots engagement activities

Experience working with individuals experiencing food insecurity, housing instability, behavioral health conditions, substance use disorders, transportation barriers, justice involvement, or other social determinants of health

Bilingual proficiency preferred, particularly Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Russian, Bengali, Haitian Creole, Arabic, or other languages commonly spoken in New York communities

Established knowledge of community resources and service networks within New York State

Physical Requirements

Repetitive motions that include the wrists, hands and/or fingers

Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting, remaining in a stationary position for prolonged periods

Visual perception to perform job including peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Compensation

Additional Information

Company Overview

Mom’s Meals is a home-delivered meal service providing fully prepared, refrigerated meal solutions direct to homes nationwide since 1999. We provide seniors, patients recovering post-discharge and those managing a chronic condition with tailored nutrition solutions to manage their specific needs. If you are passionate about the well-being of others and have a strong sense of community, Mom’s Meals could be the place for you! We are a family operated business looking for fun, compassionate, and friendly people who want to make a difference in the lives of others.

EEO

Mom’s Meals complies with all applicable federal and state non-discrimination laws. Qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regards to race, religion, national origin, ancestry, color, gender, age, disability, or veteran status.
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