Job description

Position: Cancer Resource Navigator

Description:

Cancer Resource Navigator (CRN) will act as a primary point of contact for the Cancer Support Community at

IFHC. CRN will collaborate with oncology departments, PCP’s, Indian Health Service IHS), Tribal Health programs, local and specialty providers in Northcentral Montana to develop services and navigation for people impacted by cancer to improve the flow of medical care and address psychosocial needs. CRN will help individuals and communities adopt healthy behaviors and will conduct outreach for medical personnel or health organizations to implement programs in the community that promote, maintain, and improve individual and community health.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Continuous evaluation of the system of care for clients with cancer; to identify barriers, solutions to barriers and needed services to improve quality of life for people impacted by cancer.
• Identifies or contacts members of high-risk or otherwise targeted groups such as members of minority populations, low-income populations, elderly, pediatrics. Advise clients or community groups on issues related to navigating their cancer care, managing their own chronic medical conditions as well as improving general health such as diet or exercise.
• Develops a Cancer Support Community at Indian Family Health Clinic at Great Falls, Inc. that is culturally comfortable for oncology clients to visit in Great Falls. This will serve as a resource center for people as well as a space for programs as they are implemented.
• In partnership with Cancer Support Community, develop programs to assure a comprehensive provision of services is offered that includes support groups, educational programs, social events, cancer conferences and healthy lifestyle programs.
• Empowers our clients, their families, and caregivers through supportive discussion and the delivery of high-quality cancer related information.
• Conducts an evaluation of stated and implied needs to further enhance the individual’s ability to increase decision making and self-efficacy.
• Conducts distress screening utilizing Cancer Support Source™ (CSS) to identify psycho-social distress, connect to appropriate services, and addresses opportunities for improving emotional needs throughout the cancer journey.
• Participates in Cancer Support Community orientation, related educational in-services, webinars, conferences and other educational platforms.
• Collects and submits quarterly program data to Cancer Support Community through ADAPT (Affiliate

Data and Performance Tracking) system.

• Attends community meetings or health fairs to understand community issues or to build relationships with community members. Distributes flyers, brochures, or other informational or educational documents to inform members of a targeted community. Collects information from

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individuals to compile vital statistics about the general health of community members affected by cancer.

• Advises clients or community groups on issues related to risk prevention (i.e., HIV), diagnostic screenings such as breast cancer screening, pap smears, glaucoma tests, or diabetes screenings.
• Assists clients with scheduling basic diagnostic procedures such as blood pressure screening, breast cancer screening, or communicable disease screening.
• Conducts annual and as needed home visits for people with cancer to further assess and identify specific individualized needs.
• Transports or accompanies clients to scheduled health appointments or referral sites and/or assists patient with identifying and securing a support person such as close friend or family who can accompany the client to scheduled health appointments or other related sites.
• Advocates for individual or cancer community health needs with government agencies and/or health service providers.
• Assists families to apply for social services including Medicaid or Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), disability. Interprets, translates, or provides cultural mediation related to health services or information for community members.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of community health resources.
• Understanding of general medical terminology.
• Ability to effectively communicate with a diverse population and establish trust.
• Effective active listening skills and social perceptiveness.
• Demonstrated experience planning, organizing, scheduling reports, and program development.
• Advanced skill and ability in public speaking and promoting effective public relations strategies.
• Successful experience working with computers specifically Word, PowerPoint, Excel and databases.

Experience using InDesign proficiently is a plus.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in social and behavioral sciences, community health, health studies, social work or related field required or 5 years of experience related to Cancer Care and Resource Navigation experience.
• Three to five years of related experience required.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. May be required to stand for prolonged periods of time, climb stairs, and perform strenuous activity.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• May require extended driving times 2-3hrs and other travel

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.50 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Great Falls, MT 59401: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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