Creighton University·Omaha, Nebraska
The Navigator supports North Omaha community members in accessing healthcare and social services through orientation, referrals, and ongoing support. They also conduct community outreach, build stakeholder relationships, and provide basic health screenings and education.
The Community Health Navigator (Navigator) is an essential member of the Institute for Population Health (IPH) North Omaha community engagement team.
They support community members with navigating the healthcare and social services systems.
The navigator provides orientation, referrals, and ongoing support to individuals and families in North Omaha experiencing unmet health and social needs.
Partnering with health systems, clinics, and other community-serving organizations, the navigator works with community members to build a supportive network for the improvement of their overall health.
Additionally, the navigator conducts community outreach, builds relationships with key community stakeholders, and represents the IPH at community-based events.
The Community Health Navigator also provides basic screenings and health education, and makes referrals for ongoing healthcare and disease management as appropriate.
Creighton University is committed to providing a safe and non-discriminatory educational and employment environment. The University admits qualified students, hires qualified employees and accepts patients for treatment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or other status protected by law. Its education and employment policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other programs and activities, are administered without unlawful discrimination. Creighton complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.
Applicants with disabilities needing reasonable accommodations to complete the application or hiring process should contact Human Resources at HR@creighton.edu. [HR@creighton.edu] Creighton University seeks candidates who understand, respect, and can contribute to the University's mission and values.
Requires a high school diploma and 1-3 years of experience in health promotion or social services navigation. Familiarity with the North Omaha area and strong communication skills with diverse populations are essential.
Market context
Community health navigator roles in Nebraska often reflect steady demand from clinics, public health programs, and community-based organizations that need help connecting patients to services and reducing access barriers. These positions can be competitive because employers value local neighborhood knowledge, experience in health promotion or social services navigation, and strong communication with diverse populations. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, and tailor your application to show familiarity with North Omaha and examples of coordinating referrals or outreach.
