In this role (15 openings in rural workforce centers, 4 in immigrant-serving organizations in Denver and Colorado Springs), you’ll work one-on-one during 60 minute appointments with up to four community members per work day.

Your goal is to help them get internet access at home and become proficient in using devices like smartphones, tablets, or computers. This support is crucial for accessing employment and education, banking, healthcare, government services, and communication through email and social media. Your efforts contribute to empowering individuals to independently handle tasks and access information digitally.

Preferred Qualifications:
Ability to communicate foundational digital literacy and skills concepts verbally in Spanish, Amharic, Arabic, French, Chinese (Mandarin and/or Cantonese), Nepali, Russian, Somali, and/or Vietnamese
1+ years paid or unpaid teaching, training and/or tutoring a diverse population of adults on using technology
Experience providing direct services to non-native English speakers, people with limited literacy skills, and/or people with disabilities who require accommodations for digital access
Experience assessing skills, identifying strengths and opportunities for growth, setting goals and monitoring progress

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Source: Colorado Department of Labor & Employment

Interested parties should email chaffeehousingauthority@chaffeecounty.org and include a cover letter and resume. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis with first-round phone interviews being scheduled beginning July 21.

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Medical Case Manager (Denver)

The Medical Case Manager purpose is to provide individualized, comprehensive case management and advocacy services to people living with HIV/AIDS.

Qualifications

• EDUCATION – Bachelor’s degree in Human Services Social Work, or Psychology (or equivalent work/lived experience).
• EXPERIENCE – 2 years case management experience and training preferred. Must be able to work in a diverse setting with diverse populations, including sexual orientation.
• Experience working with basic office and database computer programs, including familiarity with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, SharePoint and the internet.
• Knowledge of HIV and related issues.
• Understanding of the Harm Reduction Model and Motivational Interviewing.
• Cultural Competency/Sensitivity.
• Excellent communication, client relations and management skills. Highly organized and detail oriented.

To learn more and apply, please visit the direct link here.

Bilingual Clinical Patient Navigator (Denver)

Under the supervision of the Clinical Services Officer, this position provides an assessment of eligibility, insurance assistance and health education to clients seeking services through the Colorado Health Network Medical Clinic. Patient Navigation services will support CHN to better serve those disproportionately at risk for or living with HIV/HCV by improving their access to medical care.

Qualifications

• EDUCATION – Bachelors or Master Degree in: nursing, social work, sociology, psychology, counseling, or public health.
• EXPERIENCE – 1-3 years’ experience working in healthcare setting. Experience using EMR or EDR preferred.
• Experience working with basic office and database computer programs, including familiarity with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, SharePoint and the internet.
• Basic knowledge of HIV, STIs, PrEP and other prevention methods.
• Proactive problem solver who works well in multi-disciplinary setting.
• Ability to communicate well with medical providers and support staff.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Bilingual in Spanish (written and verbal) required.

To learn more and apply, please visit the direct link here.

Qualifications

• EDUCATION – High School Diploma or equivalent.
• EXPERIENCE – Minimum 3 years of experience assisting patients and families or other related healthcare/community experience. Knowledge of State social service agencies and community resources.
• EQUIVALENCY – An Associate degree, in a related field, may substitute for the experience requirements on a year for year basis.
• Experience working medically complex young adults preferred
• Bilingual Spanish preferred

To learn more and apply, please visit the CHC careers page or the direct link to posting can be found here.

The Patient Navigation and Community Health Worker Program Coordinator will be responsible for maximizing the enrollment and completion of PNCT courses, coordination of projects and evaluation, provide support during training sessions, and assist with grant reporting efforts. This position will specifically support enrollment of trainees into a community health worker training program.

Key responsibilities of this position include:

• Work closely with Community Health Worker trainees to assess their needs and provide guidance on a training plan.
• Collaborate with program partners to successfully enroll trainees into the program.
• Maintain regular communication with trainees and keep records up to date.
• Respond to phone and email inquiries as needed.
• Provide technology support during Zoom training sessions.
• Support grant reporting efforts, including compiling data and information, and supporting writing teams.
• Coordinate program evaluation efforts, including sending evaluation emails, certificates, and email reminders.
• Review program curriculum and assist with ongoing quality improvement efforts.

We are particularly looking for a bilingual (English/Spanish) applicant.

This is a full-time position located in Aurora, CO, on the CU Anschutz Medical Campus, Colorado School of Public Health. This role is eligible to work a hybrid schedule with at least two days of the week that can be worked from home.

Priority application deadline is March 1, 2023.

Rates and fee structure for the proposed work is $28 – 35/hour, including transportation costs.

The regions are:

• Lower Arkansas Valley (Lamar, La Junta, Las Animas) area
• Greeley/Weld and Morgan area

Asthma Navigators will build off of work completed with school nurses and schools in the fall and spring of 2022. Asthma Navigators will play a central role in the research project and delivering/implementing SAA. Asthma Navigators will work closely with school nurses and their teams to identify students with asthma, complete asthma assessments, recruit families into the program and project, provide the SAA program (at least 3 sessions with children and families providing asthma education, counseling, case management and care coordination) and work with school nurses and schools to create asthma-friendly and supportive environments. Asthma Navigators work is intended to improve health outcomes for students with asthma and their families by supporting school nurse-led teams and families through health navigation and care coordination.

Navigators must be willing and able to travel independently throughout the assigned region using own method of transportation. Bilingual Spanish/English strongly preferred or ability to work with translation and interpretation services.

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For questions, email ANOWARA.BEGUM@CUANSCHUTZ.EDU.

The Student Assistant will coordinate tasks for the implementation of activities conducted by the Patient Navigation and Community Health Worker Training program. The Student Assistant is responsible for working with the PNCT manager and director to maximize the enrollment of and completion of the PNCT courses. This is a part-time (up to 20 hours per week) position dependent on grant and private funding.

PNCT conducts interactive, skills-based training for the growing workforce of patient navigators and community health workers. This position would focus on supporting the logistics of several virtual and in-person trainings per month.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide support during virtual courses, including running Zoom sessions, taking attendance and providing tech support for Canvas
• Provide support during in-person courses, including organizing supplies, ordering food and providing logistical support
• Coordinate program projects including collaborating with partners, communication with participants and record-keeping
• Coordinate program evaluation efforts including sending evaluation emails, certificates and email reminders as needed
• Respond to phone and email inquiries as needed

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work independently
• Knowledge and experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Experience with survey software (Qualtrics preferred)
• Ability to enter data into a database or excel spreadsheet
• Demonstrates attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Maintains effective working relationships with project staff and PNCT partners
• Excellent written, verbal and customer service skills
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed
• Experience with Zoom, Canvas, social media and video editing a plus
• Able to read, write and speak in Spanish a plus

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or 1-2 years related work experience

Compensation: $20/hour

Susan G Komen is looking for two bilingual patient navigators to join their team.

• Bilingual patient navigator (remote, can live anywhere in US) Full job description and apply here (job ID 2297)
• Bilingual patient navigator (remote but must live in Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana or Arkansas to be considered) Full job description and apply here (Job ID 2294)

What You’ll Be Doing in the role of Patient Navigator
The Patient Navigator is responsible for providing direct patient assistance to help individuals obtain necessary breast services and breast cancer support throughout the continuum of care. Navigator will provide direct assistance to individuals and communities that results in (1) access and adherence to screening, diagnosis, and/or treatment services, (2) culturally competent breast health and breast cancer education (3) culturally competent navigation, including patient-provider communication, managing cancer-related distress, focus on quality of life and financial barriers. and (4) reduction of financial barriers for uninsured and underinsured individuals.

The primary objective of the Patient Navigator is to support Susan G. Komen in achieving our overall Vision and Mission by:

• Assisting clients with various breast health and breast cancer-related needs to eliminate barriers to care within the scope of a patient navigator:
• Identifying barriers to care and strategies to address and resolve them
• Researching and facilitating access to community resources
• Providing evidence-based information
• Supporting provider communication and shared decision-making
• Making referrals to clinical providers for services outside their scope

We Already Know You Will Also Have:

• Experience as a breast cancer patient navigator.
• Ability to guide individuals in high-stress situations to the care they need with a calm, culturally competent, non-judgmental demeanor both over the phone and in-person.
• Comfortable discussing breast health, cancer and related topics.
• Strong problem-solving and organization skills with the ability to prioritize and make decisions to deliver multiple objectives simultaneously.
• Demonstrated computer proficiency in MS Office Products and ability to learn new software.
• Experience in palliative and/or hospice care, including psychosocial or spiritual support, end of life planning.
• Ability to work collectively with other team members.
• Ability to cope with change and innovation.
• Work Experience 2 – 5 years
• Bilingual Proficiency – English and Spanish
• Associate Degree: (Medical and health professions, Psychology, Human Behavior, Social Work)

Preferred experience includes:

• Proven experience as a community health worker or patient navigator working with vulnerable populations.
• Licensed Community Health Worker or Certified Patient Navigator.
• Travel requirements required outside of your home office will be approximately 25% or less, depending on our business needs.

Role Summary
The Patient Navigator will provide support to patients, their families, and caregivers facing cancer to overcome healthcare systems and related barriers so patients can access timely and quality medical and psychosocial care through all phases of the cancer continuum. The Patient Navigator will report to the Director of Programs and will be accountable for collaborating on and implementing operational plans with the Programs department on our newly developed United States Patient Navigation Program. The US Patient Navigation Program will be piloted in Washington state in 2023 to support patients with cancer from medically underserved communities. The program is planned to expand beyond Washington state with the guidance and operational planning of the Patient Navigator and Programs department.

Responsibilities

• Fields incoming requests received through the Patient Navigation Program’s helpline and email inbox
• Performs non-clinical intake assessments to determine each patient’s needs and develops an individualized care coordination plan
• Provides support and coordination of services for cancer patients and their families to overcome barriers to treatment including appointment scheduling and transportation or housing needs
• Assists patients with health insurance navigation and other financial assistance programs
• Coordinates translation services as needed and ensures patients receive culturally appropriate care and emotional support services
• Provides educational resources to patients, their families, and caregivers through the continuum of care
• Tracks patient inquiries and assistance provided in Patient Access Tracking System (PATS)
• Networks and partners with other organizations and facilitates a transfer of care when appropriate
• Contributes to the development of the Patient Navigation Program and process improvement, including new and innovative approaches or methods in patient navigation
• Collaborates with global team members that can contribute to patient care based on the non-clinical needs assessment, where applicable
• Sensitively handles confidential patient information and requests for data, in compliance with HIPAA
• Leads community-based outreach initiatives to promote the program and establish or grow partnerships with physicians and community leaders.
• Participates in in-person meetings and outreach initiatives as needed
• Ability to travel in the Seattle metro area regularly and additional parts of Washington state as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Social Work or a relevant field, certification preferred
• At least 2 years of professional experience in a broad range of Patient Navigation or Patient Services role
• Experience working in a global and multicultural capacity across time zones among diverse partners and patients
• Current Driver’s License and insurance with the ability to travel in Washington state up to 25% of work schedule
• Available to work occasional evenings and weekends

Skills

• Strong attention to detail and a high standard for quality work products
• Passion for superior customer service and flexibility to do what it takes to ensure successful patient support
• Skilled in managing multiple patient cases and tracking follow-up calls to patients and community partners
• Ability to communicate effectively and courteously with patients and their families from diverse cultural backgrounds, written and verbal fluency in another language a plus
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and problem-solve daily
• Proven ability to assess programmatic needs and growth areas and implement changes based on data and patient or team experience
• Brings thought leadership and takes ownership of efforts to solidify processes to an evolving program
• Ability to use organizational and program mission as a driver and align program growth to meet strategic goals of the organization
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook)

Compensation
We offer compensation commensurate with experience. This is a grant-funded position secured to the end of 2023 with the expectation of additional funding for continuation. No relocation provided.

To Apply: Visit our website at www.themaxfoundation.org/careers to apply. Please include a résumé and cover letter.

The Max Foundation is dedicated to diversity in staff and is an equal-opportunity employer.

Position Summary: Functions as a member of the lung cancer screening team in the implementation and coordination of lung cancer screening (LCS).

Essential Duties  

1. Pre-screens patients in accordance with LCS eligibility.
2. Works with Utilization Management to request authorizations from insurance providers that require pre-authorization for LCS.
3. Re-engages no call/no show patients each month to reschedule CTs.
4. Reports number of scans performed each month to LCS committees. Documents positive versus negative scans and other quality metrics as needed.
5. Monitors multiple task buckets for LCS orders.
6. Supports weekly Suspicious Nodule Conference including preparation of weekly spreadsheet, calculation of risk malignancy, attendance at Nodule Conference and summation of agreed upon recommendations made by the multidisciplinary team.
7. Serves as a resource in regard to the purpose and details of lung cancer screening and incidental nodule management protocols through review of the consent, protocol and IRB submission documents. Avoids deviations from protocols.
8. Implements services that recognize age-specific needs and issues for customers serve

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The Medical Case Manager will provide client-centered medical case management, financial assistance, treatment education/support, linkage to care and support services for people living with HIV who are primarily coming out of incarceration.

Salary commensurate with experience, plus full health and dental benefits, sick, holiday and vacation leave.

Job Description:
a) Provides a range of client-centered services linking clients living with HIV to medical care,psychosocial and other services.
b) Helps clients create a coordinated care plan.
c) Provides ongoing assessment/reassessment of the client to determine further needs.
d) Monitors to assess the efficacy of the care plan.
e) Develops relationships with medical providers in order to ensure culturally responsive and appropriate care for clients.
e) Completes, in a timely manner, electronic and paper documentation, including financial assistance qualifying documentation, demographics, treatment adherence, medical lab results, etc.
f) Attends meetings and trainings as required.

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree, with emphasis on behavioral health or human services, preferred. At least two years of experience working with people living with HIV, people who are recently released from
incarceration, people with mental health disorders, or people with addiction disorders required. Must have extensive knowledge of the issues faced by communities of color and the LGBTQ+ community. Excellent computer and client file documentation skills required. Medical Case Management certification required within three months of hire. Motivational Interviewing training required within six months of hire. It Takes a Village is an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation or country of origin.

Please submit a cover letter and resume to Imani.Latif@ittakesavillageco.org by August 12, 2022

Navigator Volunteer Opportunity at UCHealth

UCHealth – University of Colorado Hospital has launched a Volunteer Patient Navigator program in their primary care clinics and is expanding! The vision of this program is to empower patients to improve their health and well-being, by helping them access the best available community resources to meet their needs. Our volunteers come from all walks of life and undergo specific training to be a volunteer patient navigator. Navigators are then integrated into the primary care setting and assist patients with their needs alongside social workers, nurse case managers, and medical providers. This program provides a unique opportunity to participate as an important part of patients’ care team at UCHealth!

If you are interested in learning more, please contact Jenny Ricklefs at 720-848-4068, jennifer.ricklefs@uchealth.org or Sarah Abbott at (303) 752-5460, sarah.abbott2@uchealth.org.

Perinatal Resource Navigator
The Perinatal Resource Navigator will be responsible for advocating for pregnant and parenting women to help achieve health and life goals in relation to healthy pregnancy and parenting outcomes. Responsibilities include providing tailored health education to pregnant and parenting women on a wide variety of topics that will lead to healthy pregnancy outcomes such as healthy eating, breastfeeding, mental and behavioral health, and exercise.

Community Activator
The Community Activator plays a key role in conducting outreach and mobilizing constituents year-round for grass tops and grassroots advocacy led initiatives. In addition to working with other CAA Health staff, the Community Activator will serve as a liaison with constituents, policymakers, and community-based organizations.

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Under general supervision, this position provides content expertise and coordination for co-enrollment of the Earned Income Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit within Denver Health. Assists with the day-to-day planning and implementation of program objectives. Analyzes and tracks project deliverables and schedules and ensures program and specific projects operate in compliance with grant and funding objectives. Establishes and achieves program/project goals and objectives. Develops and modifies work plans and sets priorities. Ensures a constant focus on continuous improvement to achieve goals and objectives. Co-enrollment is about uplifting a patient-centered model that emphasizes convenience and stronger coordination so individuals and families can easily co-enroll in programs they are eligible for while on the Denver Health campus receiving other services. This integrated model not only improves customer experience with Denver Health and government benefit programs, but it also reduces poverty and improves health and development of Denver residents.

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree preferred
At least two (2) years of program coordination or experience in healthcare, social services, non-profits, or related field required. Program management experience within public health, social services, non-profit or a healthcare environment preferred.

In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree:
a. Associate’s degree and 5 years related experience required.
b. High school/ GED and 7 years related experience required.

Pay: $25-28/hour depending on experience

This position will focus on the following areas:

• Understand the current clinical workflow and available data
• Build relationships with external partners (Colorado Department of Public Health and
Environment, Code for America, etc.)
• Implement quality improvement processes to increase efficiency of the workflow and reach
• Collaborate with individuals and teams across sectors and internal to Denver Health (health care,
public health, workforce development)
• Influence a complex set of processes, policies, and systems that comprise filing for and benefiting in tax credits
• Support systems improvement which allows eligible Denver families and individuals to leverage
economic security programs (such as EITC and CTC) to improve their health and wellbeing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
1. Coordinates and implements the grant program activities.
2. Determines work plans, activity tracking, and monitors deliverables.
3. Assists with management of grant budgets and subcontracts and ensures compliance.
4. Monitors and tracks subcontractor activities, implementation, and compliance as assigned.
5. Prepares necessary and required reports to management, funders, and the community.
6. Provides content area expertise to project team.
7. Facilitates meetings and events.
8. Develops and maintains effective partnerships using a collaborative leadership approach.
9. Develops and supports community and partner engagement.
10. Ensures that all efforts are equitable, inclusive, and support diversity.
11. Attends and actively participates with community boards and coalitions.
12. Works collaboratively across Denver Health and Denver Public Health, as needed, to coordinate programmatic goals within required timelines
13. Identifies new opportunities for partnerships.
14. Participates in cross-training and cross-coverage, as needed, and determined by supervisor.
15. Other duties as assigned.

Send Resume and Cover Letter: Brittany.Goldstein@dhha.org with the Subject: Co-enrollment Specialist Contract Position.

Review full job posting here: Health Program Specialist Contractor Position

If Energy Outreach Colorado sounds like a good fit for you, please read on to learn about this exciting opportunity!

Participant Navigation Coordinator

Position Overview: The full-time Participant Navigation Coordinator manages outreach, intake, and communication with participants across all of EOC’s single family programs. This position will work closely with Energy Assistance (EA), the Crisis Intervention Program (CIP), Colorado’s Affordable Residential Energy (CARE) Program, Solar, and other residential programs to help participants navigate a variety of EOC programs to best meet participant needs. We look to this position as a key contributor to the success of EOC’s participant experience and statewide impact

Salary: $60k-$65k per year, depending on qualifications

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage EOC single family programs’ participant call lines, and help would-be participants navigate the appropriate application processes
• Help participants in crisis and assist with de-escalation when necessary
• Evaluate participant needs and refer to internal and/or external resources to address needs
• Process applications for EOC’s single family programs that are received via mail, email, or phone
• Perform income qualification of applicants for certain EOC programs
• Manage ongoing email and phone communications with single family program participants
• Enter and organize program databases with participant data as needed
• Collaborate with program staff (EA, CIP, CARE, Solar, Behavior Education, etc.) to coordinate appropriate outreach needs and strategies across the state
• Work with Behavior Education Program to conduct surveys of participants and
  evaluate feedback
• Work with program staff to strengthen the delivery of programs and services to the community
• Strengthen partnerships with external support agencies
• Create and maintain a program resources tracker
• Process referrals from external partners and organizations
• OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

Qualifications:

• Spanish language proficiency
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) and electronic communications
• Experience with participant tracking, monitoring, and evaluation
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Experience and comfort with public speaking to various audiences with a variety of backgrounds
• Excellent organizational skills
• High attention to detail
• Must be able to work independently and be self-directed, but also as a member of a team
• Positive and proactive attitude and commitment to the mission of EOC

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background in human services, preference for LCSW or related fields
• Passionate about energy conservation and serving low-income community members
• Creative thinker and strong collaborator
• Experience in the nonprofit sector developing and strengthening community partnerships
•  Experience with data analysis

To Apply: Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to: Jobs@energyoutreach.org

Under general supervision, provide patient navigation services as it relates to care coordination, referral management, and service continuity including but not limited to assisting with navigating the health care system, re-engaging patient care and Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) connection, specialty specific health education, information, support, and access to services/resources for all patients.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED (Required) Education and Experience 1. High School Diploma or GED, required. 2. Associates Degree or Medical Assistant Certification, preferred. 3. Patient Navigator training, preferred. 4. Two years of experience in a clinical care setting, required.

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We are looking for detail-oriented and organized team members who excel in fast-paced nonprofit environments, are interested in working to promote community health through inquiry, innovation, and impact and in joining a well-respected, high-impact organization with a rich history of community service.

Under the supervision of Community Resource Navigator, the Community Outreach Ambassador plays a key role in conducting outreach and connecting members of the African American community with programs offered by CAA Health.

Primary Roles and Responsibilities:

• Attend community outreach events with Community Resources Navigation team to assist with table setup/tear down, distribution of materials, intake paperwork completion, provide information on community resources, and other activities as mutually agreed upon.
• Assist with recruitment of participants who would benefit from attending CAA Health programs by distributing informational materials to targeted locations and reaching out to other community organizations as directed.
• Document all community outreach efforts and provides data required for various reports.
• Balance conflicting priorities to manage workflow, ensure the completion of essential projects, and meet critical deadlines.

Requirements/Qualifications

• High School diploma +1 year of community outreach experience
• Excellent communication skills, friendly, enthusiastic, and positive attitude
• Comfortable engaging with people from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to analyze problems and find solutions which support and enable sound decision-making.
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a collaborative team.
• Reliable transportation, with valid driver’s license and current liability insurance.

Hourly Rate
$25.00

Work Environment
This part time role will take place in several different environments – both indoors and outdoors depending on the event venue and activity being performed.

How to Apply
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Please submit a cover letter, resume and writing sample to the following email address and include Community Outreach Ambassador in the subject line: careers@caahealth.org. No phone calls please. All applications must be submitted electronically – none will be accepted in person. More information about The Center for African American Health can be found on our website.