The Community Screener Navigator

Job Description

Job Description

Brooklyn Perinatal Network (BPN) is an organization with a 36-year history dedicated to supporting Black mothers and addressing maternal and infant health disparities in Central Brooklyn, serving over 4,000 families annually in communities like Flatbush, Brownsville, and East New York.

Role Summary

The Community Screener Navigator supports BPN’s innovative maternal health program under the Social Care Network Initiative. The primary goal is to screen Social Determinants of Health (SDOH), determine client needs, and enhance connections between health and community sectors for the Medicaid population. The position reports to the Intake Coordinator and utilizes a platform like UniteUs to receive client referrals.

Essential Duties

The Screener Navigator is responsible for conducting screenings, determining eligibility, and providing real-time navigation and low-intensity coordination services

Key responsibilities include:

• Screening and Assessment: Conduct standardized SDOH screenings using approved assessment tools aligned with New York State Department of Health (DOH) guidance to assess social care needs, determine risk level, and facilitate eligibility for Medicaid-covered social care services.
• Navigation and Referrals: Provide service navigation support to connect clients and families to needed services like healthcare, housing, nutrition, employment, and early intervention . This involves referring clients to BPN’s internal programs, community-based organizations (CBOs), and programs like Health Homes. The role also secures background information (medical, psychological, social factors) for clinical professionals.

• Compliance and Coordination: Ensure proper data collection and documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) for billing and compliance. The Screener must also participate in training and Quality Assurance (QA) reviews to maintain DOH standards and coordinate with other Community Health Workers (CHWs) to ensure coverage..

Candidate Qualifications

The ideal candidate is a self-motivated, strong collaborator with the enthusiasm to help strategically grow the program.

• Required Education/Skills: A high school diploma or GED is required, with an Associate, BA, or Master’s degree in Human Services or Social Work preferred. Essential skills include excellent communication, the ability to build trusting relationships, and centering work around compassion and empathy.

Preferred Experience: Experience in care coordination, screening, or health navigation is preferred, along with familiarity with Medicaid billing and referral pathways. Behavioral health and maternal/child health experience are also preferred, as is being bilingual (Spanish/Haitian Creole)..