Peer Navigator / Housing Navigator ( West LA & Culver City)

At Healthcare in Action, we serve patients experiencing homelessness through an innovative "street medicine" approach by contracting with Medicare and Medicaid health plans as well as hospitals and health systems.
Street medicine entails using a medically equipped van to deliver medical care directly to people experiencing homelessness in locations such as parking lots, encampments, and parks.

Position Overview:

Join Healthcare in Action's Street Medicine Team as a Peer Navigator/Housing Navigator, supporting the unhoused populations in Los Angeles. This position involves working collaboratively with the Street Medicine Team and Care Management to provide vital community support to those in need.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a peer navigator for the unhoused population, offering guidance, support, and advocacy.
• Collaborate with the Street Medicine Team and Care Management to coordinate and provide necessary healthcare and social services to individuals experiencing homelessness.
• Assist in connecting individuals to housing resources, navigating housing systems, and providing ongoing support in securing stable housing solutions.
• Build and maintain relationships with community partners and resources to enhance support services available to the unhoused population.
• Advocate for the unique needs and challenges faced by individuals experiencing homelessness within the healthcare system and other relevant sectors.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of interactions and services provided.

Qualifications:

• Experience working with unhoused populations, understanding their needs, challenges, and the Los Angeles homeless landscape.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and advocacy skills. - Knowledge of local housing resources, social services, and healthcare systems.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team and independently.
• Empathy, cultural competence, and a non-judgmental approach to supporting diverse populations.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in social work, public health, or a related field preferred.
• Relevant experience in social services, community outreach, or healthcare support roles.
• Familiarity with Los Angeles area resources and services for the unhoused population.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation. -
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
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  Actively support the achievement of HIA's Vision and Goals and particularly housing placement for unsheltered members.

  
  
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  This position is a patient-facing role.

  
  
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  Employees may be eligible for differential pay.

  
  
• Other duties as assigned.

Tuberculosis Screening Policy

To ensure the health and safety of our members, if you are selected for this position, your job offer with HIA will be contingent on providing proof of Tuberculosis screening upon hire or providing proof of a negative screening within the last year. If you have a disability/medical reason or sincerely held religious belief that prevents you to provide information required in this policy, HIA will initiate and engage in the interactive process to evaluate what, if any, reasonable accommodations may be available.

What's in it for you?

• Base salary range: $21.78 to $31.15 per hour
• An annual employee bonus program
• Robust Wellness Program
• Generous paid-time-off (PTO)
• 11 paid holidays per year, plus 1 additional floating holiday
• Excellent 401(k) Retirement Saving Plan with employer match.
• Robust employee recognition program
• Tuition reimbursement
• An opportunity to become part of a team that makes a difference to our members and our community every day!

At Healthcare in Action, we believe that it is our business to improve the state of our world. Each of us has a responsibility to drive Equality in our communities and workplaces. We are committed to creating a workforce that reflects our community through inclusive programs and initiatives such as equal pay, employee resource groups, inclusive benefits, and more.

Healthcare in Action is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action workplace. Individuals seeking employee will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by law. A background check is required.