Navigator - Community Health Engagement (HONDO)

Company: University Health
Location: Hondo
Posted on: February 3, 2026

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES As part of the Baby Bexar Healthy Families Community-Based Perinatal Health Initiative, this position will serve as liaison between health system providers and community based resources in order to improve maternal health outcomes for University Health patients. This position will work with a clinical care team and a team of social service agencies to assist and guide patients through prenatal, delivery and postpartum services. This position will provide screening services, education, support, and patient care coordination. Candidate will ensure appropriate information is disseminated, patient is navigated to medical appointments, and follow-up with health care needs. All functions and behaviors are applicable to the clinical and community settings. Additional activities will include patient tracking, data entry, and reporting. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE Bachelors degree in social sciences, health education or related field of study is required. Four years of experience in the area of health education, public health, social work and/or case management may be considered in lieu of the Bachelors degree. Community Health Worker certification preferred. Knowledge and experience working with programs of similar scope and focus preferred. Spanish fluency is preferred.

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