Community Health Advocate

7 days ago

New York, New York, United States Women In Need, Inc. Full time
About Women In Need, Inc.

Women In Need, Inc. is a leading provider of shelter, supportive housing, and innovative programs for families with children experiencing homelessness in New York City. Our equity-driven approach takes a multifaceted approach to overcoming barriers to stable housing by offering essential services, including childcare, employment support, legal aid, high-impact youth programs, and housing assistance.

About the Opportunity

The Community Health Advocate will play a vital role in supporting mothers with babies as they exit shelter, settle in the community, and promote healthy habits. This new and exciting role is part of our Growing Strong program, a direct cash plus peer support pilot initiative between Women In Need, Inc. and Vanderbilt University.

Responsibilities:
  • Serve as a source of support for mothers experiencing homelessness, providing coaching in areas of self-efficacy and advocacy, financial empowerment, mental and emotional health.
  • Advocate for the rights and needs in and outside the shelter to ensure mothers receive necessary support.
  • Leverage unconditional cash transfers to assist mothers in moving out of shelter.
  • Assist in navigating services and resources such as employment, financial coaching, mental health, and childcare.
  • Share resources and refer mothers to needed services, including doula, mental health, financial coaching, job training, early intervention, and other services that support a healthy baby and family unit.
  • Connect mothers to evidence-based programs like Centering Pregnancy, Maternal and Infant Community Health Collaboratives Initiative (MICHC), and Nurse Family Partnership (NFP).
  • Conduct peer support groups and activities in the community to foster connection among mothers.
  • Maintain confidential reports on interactions, progress, and outcomes of mothers.
Essential Functions:
  • Ability to travel throughout New York City for meetings, training, and site visits.
  • Willingness to sit at a computer for extended periods.
  • Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency required.
Qualifications:
  • High school or equivalent required.
  • Prior experience working with families and issues related to domestic violence and homelessness is preferred.
  • Demonstrated shared experiences with mothers in shelter, particularly those who have been homeless themselves, are highly valued.
  • Familiarity with NYC resources supporting mothers and babies is essential.
  • Strong communication skills, ability to maintain confidentiality, and a non-judgmental attitude are crucial.
Salary:

$27.16 per hour

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