SUMMARY :
We are currently seeking a Cultural Navigator – African American to join our Community Engagement team. This full-time role will primarily work on-site (SHIFT : Days).
- Purpose of this Position :
- The HHS African American Cultural Navigator is an integral member of a patient’s care team, as the liaison that connects the cultural needs of patients and families’ community to the HHS healthcare system. The HHS African American Cultural Navigator understands the diversity and cultural needs of their community, and the role requires skill in connecting care team members to the value of cultural placement, resources and opportunities as part of the patient’s needs.
The African American Cultural Navigator serves as an intermediary between the health care system and the community to facilitate access to services in support of families and assist in obtaining care and resources needed to maintain their health. Navigators reduce barriers that keep patients from getting timely treatment by identifying patient needs and directing them to sources of clinical, cultural, financial, or social support.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Act as a liaison / cultural broker between care teams and families during patient care conferencesAssesses patient cultural and spiritual needs to customize appropriate internal and external resourcesAssists families with resources and guidance to support access to cares in community and home settings to remove barriers related to accessRefers families to clinical, social, and financial supports when determined necessaryWorks with individuals from diverse backgrounds in reducing cultural and socio-economic barriers between care team and patientsProvides advocacy and support as needed to remove barriersIdentifies trends in barriers experienced by families when seeking care and provides data to Health Equity Community Engagement Manager and Health Equity Care TeamMaintains up to date care notes in EPICParticipate in community functions and activities as a representative of the HHSRepresent Hennepin Healthcare System programs, lines of business and its brand in local community forums. Serve as a connector for local partners and community entities with similar interests, programming and / or needsServe as a subject matter expert inside HHS to develop culturally and linguistically relevant messaging, communications, outreach and programmingManage invoices, expense reports and administrative functions related to this position’s external outreachContribute cultural content to quarterly health equity communications in the form of newsletterResearch and classify community resources that will be of value to families and care teams to create and maintain a community resource databaseWork collaboratively with other departments, care team and community agencies / partners to ensure that patients cultural needs are met and respectfully integrated into the patients care planQUALIFICATIONS / Minimum Qualifications : /
High school diploma or GED3 years of experience building relationships with members of the African American community, community-based organizations, and community-based programsPrevious experience in a non-profit, social services, education, criminal justice, or healthcare setting highly desiredExperience in advocating for and anticipating the needs of the African American communityExperience working in changing environments, departments, and roles.Understand cultural, geographic, and spiritual differencesOR-An approved equivalent combination of education and experience/ Preferred Qualifications : /
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field/ / Knowledge / Skills / Abilities : / /
Ability to adapt to changing needs of organization and departmentDemonstrated outstanding, professional-level communication and presentation skillsAbility to navigate and influence systemsExcellent problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skillsDetail-oriented, well organized, self-directed and team orientedSome project management skills and experience with project management toolsRapid learner who thrives in a fast-paced environment. Excellent customer service skillsDemonstrates support for the company’s mission, vision and valuesPosition requires strong written and verbal communication skills, proven problem-solving skills, attention to detail, organizational and time management skills and ability to handle multiple prioritiesMust have strong computer skills, ability to work with Microsoft Office products and navigate multiple databases and electronic recordsMay be required to manage multiple priorities and projects with tight deadlines (i.e. case planning, rapid discharge, family / community search)Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule, including occasional evening and weekend work hoursTitle : Cultural Navigator - African American
Location : MN-Minneapolis-Downtown Campus
Requisition ID : 251175