Senior Patient Navigator Houston - Fall 2026

<p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Senior Patient Navigator<br><strong>Effective Date: </strong>Fall 2026<br><strong>Term:</strong> Sept 1- Dec 15, 2026<br><strong>Commitment</strong>: 16-week cohort at a minimum of 10 hours/week<br><strong>Reports to:</strong> Link Health Staff<br><strong>Classification: </strong>Paid Internship<br><strong>Pay:</strong> $15 -$17 per /hour</p> <p><strong>Job Summary:</strong></p> <p><strong>The Link Health Senior Patient Navigators</strong> will assist individuals and families in navigating and enrolling in government assistance programs such as HEAP, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Lifeline, and other state/federal benefits as a way to address social determinants of health. This role integrates social services, client support, data management, and public assistance knowledge with a focus on health equity. <strong>Link Health’s Theory of Change:</strong> Link Health actively seeks to assist eligible people in navigating and enrolling in benefit programs that <strong>address crucial needs like affordable internet, food access, healthcare support, and housing resources.</strong></p> <p>We use community-centered approaches that leverage data, technology, and partnerships to achieve this. This will reduce barriers &amp; connect underserved populations to the benefits available to them for improved economic stability and health outcomes.</p> <p><strong>Duties/Responsibilities:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Commit to 10 hours/ week of in-clinic hours and team huddles, networking, learning opportunities, and professional development workshops.</li> <li>Lead a team of Patient Navigators to achieve weekly enrollment goals at hospitals and clinics. This may include but is not limited to:</li> <ul> <li>Assist patients in signing up for Link Health’s full repertoire of programs</li> <li>Maintain consistent and professional communication with Patient Navigators and health center staff</li> <li>Schedule team members for weekly clinics</li> <li>Interface with other Senior Patient Navigators and appropriately delegate responsibilities</li> <li>Prepare organized and actionable feedback for the leadership team to be reported at weekly meetings</li> <li>Responsible for the handling of and requesting of materials, including electronic devices</li> <li>Responsible for case management for patients who have submitted certain applications requiring follow-up</li> </ul> </ul> <p><strong>Participation in a mandatory National Link Health Zoom Call (camera on) every Monday at 6:30 PM EST.</strong></p> <ul> <li>Communicate professionally