Community Health Navigator

1 week ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Rush University Full time
Job Summary

The Metropolitan Chicago Breast Cancer Task Force is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Community Navigator to join our team. As a key member of our Community Health program, you will be responsible for implementing and expanding our outreach and navigation efforts to eliminate disparities in breast cancer outcomes and improve breast health for all Chicago area women.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain relationships with provider partners and community-based organizations to implement and promote Task Force navigation efforts and other initiatives.
  • Assist in the planning and execution of the Task Force's annual community event, special events, and presentations to reach and educate the community about the Task Force and its community-based initiatives.
  • Market the Task Force navigation program while attending community events to help drive program participation through initiatives with community-based groups.
  • Track all outreach activities in the navigation database.
Requirements
  • Five years of experience in community relations, community outreach, or a related field.
  • Cultural competency expressed via experience and interest working with diverse communities (race/ethnicity, economic, educational), along with the ability to work in low-resource environments.
  • Genuine concern for health equity and justice, along with an interest in advocacy on behalf of the underserved.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills.
  • Strong presentation skills.
  • Experience conducting breast cancer-related outreach and education.
  • Ability to use Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Access.
  • Data entry experience.
  • Flexibility to attend evening and weekend community events and meetings.
  • Amenable to change. Ability to work independently as well as integrate as part of a team and part of clinic flow. Resourceful and resilient, innovative problem solver and motivated learner.
  • Friendly, cooperative, passionate, and compassionate.
  • Respects individuals' right to participate in screening and individuals' confidentiality.
About Rush University

Rush University is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.



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