This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For moreinformation, please see:https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/11599489 SUMMARY:

　　The Healthcare Navigator position provides services that includeconnecting Veterans to VA health care benefits or community health careservices where Veterans are not eligible for VA care. This positionprovides case management and care coordination, health education,interdisciplinary collaboration, coordination, consultation, andadministrative duties. SSVF Healthcare Navigators work closely with theVeterans primary care provider and members of the Veterans assignedinterdisciplinary treatment team.

　　DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

　　Conducts assessment of the Veterans in collaboration with theinterdisciplinary treatment team, the Veteran, family members, andsignificant others.

　　Act as a liaison between the SSVF grantee and the VA or communitymedical clinic and other healthcare providers, coordinating care for apopulation of Veterans with complex needs who require assistanceaccessing health care services or adhering to health care plans.

　　Work closely with the Veterans assigned multidisciplinary team,including medical, nursing and administrative specialists, and casemanagement personnel.

　　Work within SSVF team to provide timely, appropriate, Veteran centeredcare in an equitable manner.

　　Work collaboratively with healthcare team and Veteran to identify andaddress system challenges for enhanced care coordination as needed.

　　QUALIFICATIONS:

　　Bachelors or masters degree in social work preferred.

　　2-3 years experience in the field of health care.

　　Experience working with low income and/or homeless populations.

　　Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook,Word and Excel)

　　Proficient typing skills.

　　Ability and willingness to work flexible hours to accommodateparticipants available during the evening or on weekends.

　　Experience working in diverse settings with people across allsocio-economic spectrums and a wide variety of personalities and roles -staff, residents, local agencies, contractors, lenders, etc.

　　Must successfully pass a criminal background check and drug screening.