Community Health Advocate

2 days ago

New York, New York, United States Bronx Community Health Network Inc Full time
Job Title: Community Health Worker

About the Role:

The Community Health Worker provides Case Management Services to individuals to help them gain access to resources and services needed to meet their mental health needs, achieve recovery, and live independently in the community.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Engage clients in ways that create trust and rapport with them and their families
  • Create a non-judgmental atmosphere in interactions with clients and their families
  • Identify key community stakeholders and organizations
  • Work closely with schools and healthcare providers to ensure persons served have comprehensive and coordinated care plans
  • Encourage clients to engage in behavior change, utilize needed services and advocate for themselves
  • Provide advocacy, education and outreach on behalf of vulnerable youth and young adults
  • Maintain and utilize a list of community resources to meet health care and social service needs of clients (health care, social services, and additional support)
  • Participate in on-going meetings and conferences regarding issues that influence CHW work and ability to function effectively as a CHW
  • Identify and document community needs and assets so that BCHN can evaluate community issues and plan for appropriate response
  • Completes required documentation associated with assessments and educational sessions using approved collection method. Use of documentation and reporting systems to maintain record of engagements with clients and partners
  • Make social services and other referrals to address social determinants of health. Share health information and written materials with clients, families and at health centers
  • Performs other duties, as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree (Required)
  • Master's Degree (Preferred)
  • 2+ years of CHW experience or comparable education/training experience preferred
  • CHW Certificate (Preferred)
  • Experience facilitating workshops and providing one-on-one health support and information is preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

  • Empathy and emotional intelligence
  • Strong communication skills
  • Familiarity with local resources that could help individuals and families.
  • Problem – solving and critical-thinking skills.
  • Ability to collaborate and work well as part of a team.

Bronx Community Health Network is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment.

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