Careers

(FLSA: Non-Exempt)

Salary: $50,000

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Overview 

The Buffalo Center for Health Equity (BCHE) is looking for a Social Needs Navigator to assist with the operations of the 1115 Waiver social needs screenings. This partnership between the BCHE and WNY Integrated Care Collaborative (WNYICC) is aimed at promoting community health and wellness initiatives to improve African American health disparities and access to care. This is a hybrid position.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outreach, screening, assessment, and immediate linkage of community members to applicable services available within the social care network.
• Coordinate food access, housing support, transportation, and employment linkage for prospective community members.
• Conduct outreach and collaborate with local Community-Based Organizations, Faith-Based, and Stakeholders to engage community members
• Participate in Social Care Network training and compliance standards
• Monitor engagement documentation for reporting and quality assurances
• Strong knowledge of social services infrastructure for community referrals
• Maintain strong data practices in a variety of databases
• Conduct appropriate screenings and assessments for navigation

Required Qualifications

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to lift to 50 lbs. and perform physical tasks such as standing and bending.

TRAVEL:

Reliable transportation to commute from work sites and participate in partner trainings and meetings. Ability to perform work duties in both indoor and outdoor settings.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree: social work, public health, or other related area of study with 3 years of community engagement, healthcare, and social services experiences

or

• High School/Associate degree: social work, public health, human services, or related area of study with 6 years of experience within social justice, healthcare, and social services experience

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Culturally competent with relevance
• Strong team contributor
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong communication skills
• Organized self-starter/ time manager
• MS Office Suite, Zoom, and Google platforms

Apply

Interested candidates should send a resume to Ebony White, Equity Impact Manager at:

ewhite@buffalohealthequity.org

Please indicate the position that you are applying for in the SUBJECT line. 

Join our mission-driven team at Buffalo Center for Health Equity, where every role contributes to our vision of a healthier, more equitable community. Explore rewarding career opportunities that allow you to make a tangible difference in the lives of individuals and families across Western New York.