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Patient Navigator Houston - Summer 2026 at Link Health Patient Navigators. . Location: Houston. Job Title:. Patient Navigator. Term:. Mid June 2026 - Mid August 2026. Commitment. : 16-week cohort . Reports to: . Senior Patient Navigator and Link Health Staff. Classification: . Volunteer. . Job Summary:. The Link Health Patient Health Navigators. 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. . Link Health’s Theory of Change:. Link Health actively seeks to assist eligible people in the navigation and enrollment in benefit programs that . address crucial needs like affordable internet, food access, healthcare support, and housing resources.. . We use community-centered approaches that leverage data, technology, and partnerships to achieve this. This will reduce barriers & connect underserved populations to the benefits available to them for improved economic stability and health outcomes.. . Duties/Responsibilities:. . . Commit to up to 12 hours per month at the assigned clinic for the 16-week cohort.. . Commit an additional 2 hours per month to team huddles, networking, learning opportunities, and professional development workshops. . . Support patients directly in navigating benefits applications and engage with the community at our partner clinics.. . Enroll patients into specified programs using Link Health’s dashboard.. . Communicate professionally and appropriately with the leadership team and Senior Patient Navigators.. . Complete all required compliance documentation.. . Opportunity to write & publish op/ed, conduct research, and present research at conferences. . . . Required Skills/Abilities:. . . Outgoing personality & an ability to work with people from a variety of backgrounds.. . Positive, proactive, and personable team player who is goal-oriented.. . Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.. . Strong interest in advancing social and economic justice. . . Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively to gain trust and give respect to others through honesty, integrity, kindness, empathy, and authenticity.. . Drive to seek what can be improved and offer ways to fix any potential roadblocks.. . Comfort admitting what you don’t know and recognizing that feedback is part of the learning process.. . Proficiency in Spanish is preferred. . . Please Note:. This is an . unpaid volunteer position. . Volunteers are not employees of Link Health and do not receive wages or employee benefits. This opportunity is designed for civic and educational engagement and should not be seen as a substitute for paid employment.