CARE NAVIGATOR SOCIAL SUPPORT SERVICESJob DetailsJob LocationKingston Family Health Center - Kingston, NYPosition TypeFull TimeEducation LevelHigh SchoolSalary Range$20.00 - $20.00 HourlyJob ShiftDayJob CategoryNonprofit - Social ServicesDescriptionSummary:Works as part of an interdisciplinary team to assist patients address personal and environmental difficulties which could negatively affect treatment adherence. Care Navigators will ensure the execution of service plans by accompanying patients to medical appointments, promoting healthy living, providing social support, health education literature, conducting home visits, and community outreach, as well as ensuring engagement and obtaining health home consents. Care Navigator will adhere to evidence based guidelines. Care navigators will carry out pre-visit planning, provide case management to address patient’s individual needs as they pertain to treatment adherence, including but not limited to transportation to medical appointments and childcare.QualificationsEDUCATION REQUIREDHS Diploma or GED required.EXPERIENCES AND/OR SKILLS REQUIREDKnowledge of programs and ServicesAbility to write professional reports and correspondenceAbility to work independently and as part of a teamKnowledge of health careAbility to identify resources and utilize problem solving skills in order to meet patient’s individual needsExcellent interpersonal skillsExcellent time management and organizational skillsExcellent computer skills requiredBi-lingual, Spanish preferredLICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS REQUIREDNot applicableEqual Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action:The Institute for Family Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. This job summary is intended to be brief and may not list all the duties and functions required, however, it does highlight the essential requirements. Nothing outlined in this job summary is to be construed as an express or implied contract of employment.Please visit for more information.