Nutrition Peer Navigator

Description

Cornerstone Family Healthcare is actively recruiting for a Nutrition Peer Navigator to join our growing team in Mount Vernon.

RATE OF PAY/SALARY: $15.00 per hour.

WORK LOCATION(S): Mount Vernon, NY 10550

STATUS: Part-Time

General Purpose:

Under the supervision of the Program Supervisor, the Nutrition Peer Navigator assists the Nutrition Team to maintain the food inventory and pantries, stock pantry shelves and pack food pantry bags for client distribution. Additionally, the Nutrition Peer Navigator assists clients make and attend their medical and other important appointments to ensure optimum health.

Key Competencies:

• Incorporate best practices regarding confidentiality into all job duties and communications in accordance with Article 27-F, HVCS policies and procedures and other applicable regulations.
• Assist the Nutrition Team to maintain the food inventory and pantries, stock pantry shelves and pack food pantry bags for client distribution
• Conduct follow up activities including reminder phone calls and appointment accompaniment.
• Conduct outreach and engagement efforts to engage and retain consumers in care.
• Description of Duties:
• Incorporate best practices regarding confidentiality into all job duties and communications in accordance with Article 27-F, HVCS policies and procedures and other applicable regulations
• Assist in the maintenance of food inventory, stocking shelves, packing food pantry bags for clients
• Assist clients schedule and keep their medical, mental health and other service appointments
• Conduct follow up activities, including reminder phone calls and appointment accompaniment
• Assist with making referrals to care management and other services as needed
• Participate in training and program development activities
• Maintain documentation of all program services delivered including referral tracking
• Participate in department and agency meetings and regularly scheduled supervision sessions
• Maintain client charts within program standards
• Attend and participate in monthly department, All Staff and other required meetings.
• Be familiar with Cornerstone policies and procedures and the Employee Handbook.
• Maintain confidentiality of all aspects of Cornerstone including, but not limited to, patient confidentiality, financials, and employee relations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED familiarity with social services and nutrition a plus.
• Familiarity of life issues facing the target population(s), including HIV/AIDS, behavioral health, or other chronic illness.
• Understanding of community level work and the importance of collaborating and coordinating with other organizations is needed.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Position is 7 hours per week.