Public Health Advocate

4 weeks ago


Brooklyn, New York, United States Brooklyn Community Services Full time
Job Description

Brooklyn Community Services is seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Community Health Worker to join our team in the COVID-19 Recovery Program. As a Community Health Worker, you will play a critical role in supporting prevention and management of chronic conditions that make individuals and communities more susceptible to severe disease and death from COVID-19.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support community-based COVID-19 response, including outreach and education
  • Build community trust through service-based work and relationship-building
  • Help individuals understand their health condition(s) and develop strategies to improve their health and well-being
  • Link people to health care and social service resources
  • Provide informal counseling, support, and follow-up

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Knowledge of NYC's resources, including governmental and non-governmental services
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and crisis intervention techniques
  • Previous experience working with high-need priority populations
  • Attention to detail and ability to manage a caseload of up to 25 clients at a time

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bilingual (English/Chinese/Mandarin/Spanish/Haitian Creole)
  • Experience using client relationship management (CRM) software

Brooklyn Community Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.


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