Social Needs Navigator - Richmond, United States - YMCA of Greater Richmond

YMCA of Greater Richmond

Verified Company

Richmond, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

The Greater Richmond YMCA is currently seeking part-time positive, encouraging, and dedicated individuals to work as Social Needs Navigators with our chronic disease health programs.

The Social Needs Navigator works in collaboration with internal YMCA team members, and external members of the patient's care team.

The Navigator accepts referrals and manages assigned caseload, while developing care initiatives to assess and coordinate care management for their patient.

The Navigator serves as an essential link, guiding and supporting patients through and around barriers of lifestyle change.

Duties of a Social Needs Navigator:

Basic Qualifications of a Social Needs Navigator**:

At least 18 years of age
Experience working in behavior change, wellness, specialized populations or social work
Must possess health coaching skills and Listen First/Motivational Interviewing skills
Ability to travel to YMCAs within the Metro area
Proficiency in Microsoft suite and ability to multitask on various digital platforms
Must comply with organizational compliance and privacy policies

Preferred:

College degree in Public Health, Health Education, Exercise Science or life experience equivalent
Experience in case management or social work
Skills in motivational interviewing/health coaching
Experience in data collection and entry

Required:

Bilingual in Spanish
Transportation this position will require inperson engagement at multiple locations
CPR/AED/First Aid certification required upon hire

Who We Are:

The YMCA of Greater Richmond stands committed to creating a work environment comprised of individuals from diverse socio-economic, racial, ethnic, religious, and national origins.

We believe in nurturing the potential of all staff and are dedicated to the ongoing professional development of talent. We believe a diverse and inclusive work community is essential to fulfilling our mission of being open to all. The Y is a cause-driven organization focused on strengthening our community. The principles that guide us in our work are our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.