Community Health Worker

4 weeks ago

Brooklyn, United States RiseBoro Community Partnership Full time
Job Details

Level
Entry

Job Location
518 BUSHWICK AVENUE - BROOKLYN, NY

Remote Type
N/A

Position Type
Full Time

Education Level
High School

Salary Range
Undisclosed

Travel Percentage
None

Job Shift
Day Shift

Job Category
Health Care

Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

RiseBoro Community Partnership seeks qualified Community Health Workers to support a new wellness project based in North Brooklyn. This is a unique opportunity to play a key implementation role on a new team within an established nonprofit community-based organization. The position is responsible for client support and facilitation that will ensure a successful project and healthier Brooklyn residents. Core duties include the following:
  • Conduct initial client intake and set-up appointments with Managing Nurse Practitioner as appropriate
  • Establish trusting relationships with clients and their families while providing general support and encouragement
  • Attend all project workgroup meetings
  • Convene group meetings with clients to establish social support network for lifestyle change
  • Track and report client participation and feedback on project activities
  • Assist clients with medication review and understanding directives from PCPs
  • Provide clients with ongoing follow-up, motivational interviews and assist with goal-setting
  • Follow-up with clients via phone calls, home visits and group meetings
  • Assist clients with completing applications and registration forms
  • Help clients attend appointments
  • Provide referrals for services to community agencies as appropriate
  • Help clients connect with transportation resources and give appointment reminders
  • Exhibit excellent working relations with clients, visitors and staff, effectively communicating program mission
  • Work closely with Primary Care Physicians to help ensure that clients have comprehensive and coordinated care. Follow-up with patients should be continuous from initial identification through closure
  • Work cooperatively with other personnel assigned to the same client
  • Be knowledgeable about community resources appropriate to needs of client/families.
  • Provide consistent communication to evaluate client/family status, ensuring that provided information, and reports clearly describe progress
  • Other duties as directed by Supervisor
COMPETENCIES
  • Genuine interest in improving community health
  • Detail oriented and highly organized
  • Entrepreneurial spirit and customer-service attitude/orientation
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to take direction as well as solve problems proactively
  • Fluent in Spanish language, including basic medical terminology
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel and Word
EDUCATION EXPERIENCE
  • Community Health Worker Certification required or school experience equivalent
  • Previous experience as a Community Health Worker preferred
  • CPR Certification
  • Knowledge of Medicare requirements
  • Experience working in underserved communities


EEO/Affirmative Action Policy Statement

It is the policy of RiseBoro to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. No individual will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, age, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, political or union affiliation, marital or partnership status, sex, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity, familial status, genetic information or predisposition or characteristic, disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, status as a veteran or member of the U.S. military and related obligations, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, job placement, compensation, benefits, training and apprenticeship, employee development, promotion, demotion, discipline, transfer, lay-off and recall, and termination. RiseBoro makes reasonable accommodations based on religion and/or disability as required by law, and requests for accommodation are to be directed to the Human Resources Department.

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