Birthing Families Navigator (Hybrid)

Join the Erie team! Motivated by the belief that healthcare is a human right, we provide high quality affordable care to support healthier people, families, and communities. Erie delivers holistic care to help every member of the family stay healthy and active from infancy through adulthood. Since 1957, we have provided high-quality care to diverse patients most in need, regardless of their insurance status, immigration status, or ability to pay. Erie Family Health Centers, a nationally recognized top workplace with 14 sites in Chicago and suburbs, is looking for a valuable addition to our Case Management Department! The Birthing Families Navigator works with medical providers and care teams to identify potential clients, assist, and deliver supportive services to clients. The Birthing Families Navigator’s role includes outreach, advocacy, assessments, care plans, referrals, home visitation as needed, and documentation in funder data management system and electronic health record. At Erie, we are proud to provide competitive salaries, high-quality health care plans, generous time off benefits, retirement benefits, and more! Erie employees are eligible for Erie’s Full Benefits Package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance and Flexible Spending (FSA) for Health Care or Childcare. Retirement Programs: 401(k) program with Erie matching $0.50 for every $1.00 up to the first 5% of the employee’s biweekly salary. Annual Paid Time Off: starting at 15 days of PTO, and 8 paid holidays. Competitive salary, annual merit increases, plus room for growth and career advancement. Compensation is based on each candidate’s experience, skills and education within the range identified for the role. Candidates who meet the minimum requirements of the role will start at entry in the range. Any additional skills, experience and education will be reflected in the compensation offered. Main Duties & Responsibilities Provides services including coordination of primary care (prenatal, post-partum, and/or pediatric care) and social services, outreach, face-to-face follow ups, risk assessments completion, referrals, home visitation as needed, and track clients’ appointments failures. Collaborates with fellow Birthing Families Navigators to provide constant floor coverage so as to ensure productive presence of a Birthing Families Navigator throughout the day. Collaborates with client’s provider and care team. Displays familiarity and knowledge of the care plan of each client and facilitates referrals and follow-up process. Displays excellence in customer relations. Completes monthly reports as assigned. The work schedule for this role is aligned with Erie's hours of operations. Qualifications Education Required Bachelor’s degree in social work, child development, community health, or related field is required. Experience Preferred A minimum of two years' work experience in health, social or community services preferred. Skills And Knowledge Required Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office required. Local travel required, valid Illinois driver’s license and automobile insurance also required. Bilingual fluency (English/Spanish) is required. Preferred Cultural competency to work in a low income, minority environment. Ability to maintain confidentiality and trust from clients. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers, clients, and community partners. Ability to work well individually and as part of a team. Record keeping methods, practices, and procedures. The Erie Advantage Pledge Working Together For What Matters Most Erie makes a pledge that all current and future employees can feel confident that: Our mission, vision, and values unite us. Our voices matter. We do things well. Our inclusive culture promotes balance and belonging. We find our career sweet spot at Erie. #J-18808-Ljbffr Erie Family Health Centers