Henry Street Settlement
NYP Cancer prevention patient Navigator
Henry Street Settlement, New York, New York, United States, 10002
Job Overview:
Division/Department:
Health & Wellness, Dales Jones Burch Neighborhood Center
Schedule:
Full-Time/ Monday-Friday 9 a.m-5p.m (Hybrid 3 days on-site)
Salary:
$60,000 non-exempt +full benefits
Organizational Overview: Since 1893, Henry Street has delivered the most effective, compassionate, and comprehensive services possible to residents of the Lower East Side. As a multifaceted not-for-profit, Henry Street provides innovative social services, arts programs, and healthcare services from 18 locations throughout the Lower East Side. Building upon its legacy for innovation and effective programming, Henry Street has grown to offer more than 50 different programs, currently making it the most comprehensive settlement house in New York City, as well as one of the City's largest social service agencies. Henry Street is governed by a 45-member Board of Directors and is supported by government grants and contracts, as well as foundation, corporate and individual support.
As the New York Presbyterian Patient Navigator for the Manhattan Cancer Services Program (MCSP) you will assist expanding its reach into Lower Manhattan by integrating multiple clinical providers including; Betances Health Center, NY-P Lower Manhattan Hospital, Weill Cornell Medicine (for Breast, GYN and GI services), and Weill Cornell Imaging at New York-Presbyterian (WCINYP). Care coordination will be provided for uninsured individuals enrolled from clinical sites and the Lower Manhattan communities.
Qualifications:
BA/BSW, MA/MSW, MPH and/or RN/Nurse Practitioner in Human Services related field; i.e., social work, public health, nursing, etc. Interviewing, assessment, engagement and outreach skills; empathy for low-income/vulnerable, culturally diverse, physically/mentally disabled and/or elderly populations; ability to work collaboratively and/or independently with other DJBNC/MCSP program staff to ensure client screenings and services are delivered in a comprehensive and timely manner. Case management experience and comprehensive understanding of social determinants of health (SDOH) on client wellness and functioning; able to conduct SDOH screenings and make referrals as needed. Familiarity with databases and data entry (Foothold, Shared Google Drive, etc.). Basic knowledge of cancer disease prevention, staging, and treatment options, and capacity to use motivational interviewing to encourage the uninsured or underinsured to engage in preventive screenings (Colon, Breast and/or Cervical) and follow-up interventions, when recommended. Committed to representing agency in a professional manner when participating in meetings with funders/program partners, and to working collaboratively with DJBNC Program Director to achieve program goals/targets. Solid writing/grammar/typing and organizational/time management skills; Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.
Responsibilities:
The HSS Patient Navigator will report directly to the HSS Program Coordinator/Patient Navigator and collaborate as part of a healthcare team to deliver patient-centered support and services. Core duties include identifying eligible patients, educating them on clinical and programmatic services, obtaining informed consent, and managing data collection using standardized tools. Additional responsibilities include assessing social determinants of health (SDOH) and providing referrals to internal and community resources.
Patient Identification and Support:
Identify, educate, and assess patient eligibility for program services. Obtain written consent and collect demographic, cancer risk, and screening history data using standardized tools. Assess SDOH and connect patients to appropriate program and community resources.
Screening Coordination:
Schedule and confirm cancer screening appointments, provide reminders, and ensure appointments are kept. Retrieve screening reports and complete standardized documentation tools. Submit screening forms to the MCSP designee.
Follow-Up and Diagnostic Coordination:
Collaborate with providers and MCSP Case Managers to manage abnormal screening results. Schedule diagnostic services, provide reminders, ensure follow-through, and retrieve related reports. Complete and submit follow-up forms to the MCSP Case Manager.
Collaboration and Meetings:
Attend all MCSP staff and contractor meetings. Work with care teams to maintain program alignment and ensure patient care continuity.
Administrative and Program Support:
Support ad hoc contractor activities consistent with the Scope of Work (SOW) as agreed upon by the Hospital Program Manager. Perform additional duties as assigned by the Hospital Program Manager.
Essential Physical Job Functions:
Able to walk up and down flights of stairs at the Dale Jones Burch Neighborhood Center or use elevator as needed to move between building floors.
Division/Department:
Health & Wellness, Dales Jones Burch Neighborhood Center
Schedule:
Full-Time/ Monday-Friday 9 a.m-5p.m (Hybrid 3 days on-site)
Salary:
$60,000 non-exempt +full benefits
Organizational Overview: Since 1893, Henry Street has delivered the most effective, compassionate, and comprehensive services possible to residents of the Lower East Side. As a multifaceted not-for-profit, Henry Street provides innovative social services, arts programs, and healthcare services from 18 locations throughout the Lower East Side. Building upon its legacy for innovation and effective programming, Henry Street has grown to offer more than 50 different programs, currently making it the most comprehensive settlement house in New York City, as well as one of the City's largest social service agencies. Henry Street is governed by a 45-member Board of Directors and is supported by government grants and contracts, as well as foundation, corporate and individual support.
As the New York Presbyterian Patient Navigator for the Manhattan Cancer Services Program (MCSP) you will assist expanding its reach into Lower Manhattan by integrating multiple clinical providers including; Betances Health Center, NY-P Lower Manhattan Hospital, Weill Cornell Medicine (for Breast, GYN and GI services), and Weill Cornell Imaging at New York-Presbyterian (WCINYP). Care coordination will be provided for uninsured individuals enrolled from clinical sites and the Lower Manhattan communities.
Qualifications:
BA/BSW, MA/MSW, MPH and/or RN/Nurse Practitioner in Human Services related field; i.e., social work, public health, nursing, etc. Interviewing, assessment, engagement and outreach skills; empathy for low-income/vulnerable, culturally diverse, physically/mentally disabled and/or elderly populations; ability to work collaboratively and/or independently with other DJBNC/MCSP program staff to ensure client screenings and services are delivered in a comprehensive and timely manner. Case management experience and comprehensive understanding of social determinants of health (SDOH) on client wellness and functioning; able to conduct SDOH screenings and make referrals as needed. Familiarity with databases and data entry (Foothold, Shared Google Drive, etc.). Basic knowledge of cancer disease prevention, staging, and treatment options, and capacity to use motivational interviewing to encourage the uninsured or underinsured to engage in preventive screenings (Colon, Breast and/or Cervical) and follow-up interventions, when recommended. Committed to representing agency in a professional manner when participating in meetings with funders/program partners, and to working collaboratively with DJBNC Program Director to achieve program goals/targets. Solid writing/grammar/typing and organizational/time management skills; Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.
Responsibilities:
The HSS Patient Navigator will report directly to the HSS Program Coordinator/Patient Navigator and collaborate as part of a healthcare team to deliver patient-centered support and services. Core duties include identifying eligible patients, educating them on clinical and programmatic services, obtaining informed consent, and managing data collection using standardized tools. Additional responsibilities include assessing social determinants of health (SDOH) and providing referrals to internal and community resources.
Patient Identification and Support:
Identify, educate, and assess patient eligibility for program services. Obtain written consent and collect demographic, cancer risk, and screening history data using standardized tools. Assess SDOH and connect patients to appropriate program and community resources.
Screening Coordination:
Schedule and confirm cancer screening appointments, provide reminders, and ensure appointments are kept. Retrieve screening reports and complete standardized documentation tools. Submit screening forms to the MCSP designee.
Follow-Up and Diagnostic Coordination:
Collaborate with providers and MCSP Case Managers to manage abnormal screening results. Schedule diagnostic services, provide reminders, ensure follow-through, and retrieve related reports. Complete and submit follow-up forms to the MCSP Case Manager.
Collaboration and Meetings:
Attend all MCSP staff and contractor meetings. Work with care teams to maintain program alignment and ensure patient care continuity.
Administrative and Program Support:
Support ad hoc contractor activities consistent with the Scope of Work (SOW) as agreed upon by the Hospital Program Manager. Perform additional duties as assigned by the Hospital Program Manager.
Essential Physical Job Functions:
Able to walk up and down flights of stairs at the Dale Jones Burch Neighborhood Center or use elevator as needed to move between building floors.