EMBRACE Community Health Navigator

Job description

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) Shift Details: M-F 8am - 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. Dignity and Respect: We value all 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. Enjoy support for your personal growth within the organization, from those just starting their healthcare careers to those who are years down the path. Be part of something extraordinary at Nebraska Medicine! Serve as a resource at the UNMC/Nebraska Medicine Community Wellness Collaborative and on campus as directed in obtaining/sharing available resources for the community to address social drivers of health to improve their health and wellness. Promote and assist the community in resources available for career pathways on campus. Required Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field or equivalent combination of education/experience required. • Minimum one year experience working on social drivers/determinants of health and available resources within Douglas County required. • Completion of Community Health Education didactic training or experience with SODH required. ​ Preferred Qualifications: • Master’s degree in human services or related field 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.