Outreach Specialist MediCal Housing

Cooper University Health Care , our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement. Navigator Specialists in the Center for Healing provide ongoing supportive services to patients with substance use disorders. They provide education, service coordination, service linkage, and support to patients within the healthcare, social service, and justice systems. Emergency department visits, addiction treatment appointments, medical appointments, social service appointments, and therapeutic appointments. Identify health and wellness needs, barriers and strengths including physical health, medical and addiction treatment, social support, occupational and intellectual strengths and goals, financial and housing, etc. Perform outreach by meeting with patients in the community and act as allies and advocates for patient services Attend Addiction Medicine clinical and programmatic conferences and meetings as required. High School Diploma REQUIRED 1 year of relevant experience if candidate has bachelor's degree in related field or 2 years of relevant experience if candidate has associate's degree or is a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist. 4 years of relevant experience, either clinical or lived, if candidate is a Certified Medical Assistant. 4 years of relevant experience, either clinical or lived, accepted in lieu of bachelors, associates or relevant certification. Lived experience with navigating the criminal-legal system preferred. Bilingual candidates preferred. Certified Medical Assistant with 4 years of lived experience Bi-Lingual preferred