Community Health Navigator - Seniors
Sabathani Community Center·Minneapolis, Minnesota
Sabathani Community Center·Minneapolis, Minnesota
The Community Health Navigator supports older adults in aging in place by conducting health screenings and coordinating access to wellness and preventive programming. They serve as a primary point of contact for the Senior HUB, managing referrals and facilitating social engagement to reduce isolation.
Sabathani Community Center's Health Equity Department works to reduce health disparities and improve access to care for community members through direct service, care coordination, and community education. The department's programming is designed to meet residents where they are, with a focus on culturally responsive, trauma-informed care.
Sabathani Community Center is seeking two Community Health Navigators to support the Live Well at Home program, a comprehensive, culturally responsive initiative that helps older adults (65+) safely age in place and reduce the risk of nursing home placement. The Community Health Navigator connects seniors to health, wellness, and preventive programming; conducts on-site health screenings and follow-up navigation; coordinates services and referrals through Sabathani's Senior HUB; and supports transportation access and social engagement programming. This role is well suited to someone who enjoys direct relationship-building with older adults, is comfortable coordinating across programs and partner agencies, and is committed to ensuring that elders in South Minneapolis feel seen, celebrated, and connected.
The physical duties associated with this position are consistent with duties associated with work performed in an office and community setting. This job description serves only as a general description of the anticipated day-to-day responsibilities of the position. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship. The Director of Health Equity retains the discretion to add duties or change the duties of this position at any time.
To perform this job successfully, you must be able to carry out each essential job function satisfactorily. What you'll do Health Screenings, Education & Navigation
Conduct quarterly on-site health screenings (blood pressure, diabetes, vision, balance, and other preventive screenings) in partnership with Southside Community Health Services and other healthcare providers, following completion of required screening training.
Provide follow-up navigation and referrals based on screening results to ensure participants are connected to primary care, behavioral health, and ongoing services.
Support health education workshops and senior-focused conferences on chronic disease prevention and management, aging in place, caregiving, and health equity.
Provide digital health literacy support, including patient portal (MyChart) navigation, telehealth access, appointment scheduling, and basic computer skills. Service Coordination & Senior HUB
Serve as a primary point of contact within the Senior HUB, a centralized "front door" connecting seniors to services and referrals.
Provide benefits navigation, including insurance, financial resources, and tax support, and coordinate access to legal services such as estate planning and advance directives.
Develop individualized support plans that address risks related to isolation, safety, and daily living needs.
Coordinate service navigation to connect seniors to home and community-based services, including homemaker, chore, companion, and respite supports.
Use warm handoff procedures with partners, including Volunteers of America and Southside Community Health Services, to reduce duplication and delays in service. Outreach & Engagement
Conduct targeted outreach through community networks, clinics, congregations, senior housing sites, neighborhood associations, and on-site programming.
Support and help facilitate weekly social engagement activities, monthly outings, and culturally relevant experiences that reduce senior isolation.
Introduce seniors to the MN Story Collective platform and assist participants with story submission, including one-on-one digital literacy support. Transportation & Access
Coordinate transportation scheduling alongside the programming calendar to reduce barriers to participation in health, wellness, and social programming.
Support integration of transportation into major program offerings, including group transportation to programming, appointments, and community outings. Data, Evaluation & Quality
Track participation, touchpoints, service coordination encounters, and outcomes in Salesforce in compliance with HIPAA and data privacy requirements.
Administer pre- and post-program surveys and support quarterly listening sessions used to evaluate and improve programming.
Participate in regular individual and team supervision, monthly staff meetings, and ongoing equity and professional development training.
Requires a high school diploma or GED, with a degree in public health or social work and CHW certification preferred. Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience in community health or senior services, preferably working with BIPOC elders.
Market context
Minnesota nursing openings often reflect steady demand in senior care settings, where employers look for RNs who can support older adults and work reliably across shifts. These roles are competitive because an accredited nursing degree, an unencumbered RN license, and prior senior-population experience are common screening points; a bachelor’s degree can strengthen candidacy. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your license status and tailor your application to senior-care experience.