Company Information
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Company Name: Anixter Center
Website: http://askanixter.org

Job Information
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Job Title: Community Outreach & Advocacy (COA) Advocate – Patient Navigator
Job Type: Permanent
Job Description:
1) Provides advocacy and support for Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing
(DDBHH) community members who
have cancer and may have challenges advocating for themselves with providers
and other healthcare
professionals. Most meetings with clients take place in the CHS office.
However, usually due to clients’
transportation limitations, some meetings may occur at agreed-upon locations
in the community.
2) Provides culturally and linguistically appropriate breast health
education.
3) Assists clients with problem-solving barriers to address health conditions
by identifying, connecting to and
navigating needed community and medical system services.
4) Assists clients with completing necessary forms.
5) Establish a trusting relationship and continuous candid communication with
clients and client’s family
support systems.
6) Advocates for individual and community health equity.
7) Assists in referring and connecting to appropriate preventive care
services.
8) Collaborate with clients and/or family members, providers, clinic staff
and other relevant agencies to assure
appropriateness of services that meet member needs and ensure desired
outcomes.
9) Provide support, follow up and education.
10) Educates clients about their rights and responsibilities in order to
encourage self-advocacy. When
necessary, accompanies clients to appointments and other service providers.
11) Creates and implement health educational materials that are accessible to
DDBHH people.
12) Creates resource directories including local and national information,
treatment centers, websites, Facebook
pages, etc.
13) Provides information and education at community events, speaking
engagements, health fairs, community
gatherings and other opportunities.
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14) Implements data collection procedures to document service delivery and
demographic information about clients of the patient navigation program.
15) Responsible for reporting according to state and private funding and
assists with grant and contract writing as needed.
16) Performs other related duties as assigned.



Requirements:
Fluency in American Sign Language, knowledge of Deaf culture required.
▪ Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field required.
▪ Must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to an operational
vehicle to transport self to various locations throughout the metro Chicago
area and collar counties.
▪ Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
▪ Strong team player
▪ Commitment to company values
▪ Computer proficient
THIS IS A FULL-TIME POSITION FOR A TERM OF ONE YEAR (the continuation of
program is contingent on renewal of funding).




Resume Information
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Applicants should submit the following:: Resume, Cover Letter
Majors Desired:: Health Sciences, Liberal Arts, Sustainability
Degree levels accepted:: Bachelor

Application Information
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Email application materials to:: lvankinscott@anixter.org