Community Health Advocate

7 days ago


New York, New York, United States FORTUNE SOCIETY INC Full time
Job Title: Community Health Worker

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Community Health Worker to join our team at Fortune Society Inc. As a Community Health Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting clients with their healthcare needs, providing escort services, and advocating for external client services.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct client escort services via public transportation to various appointments
  • Assist Transitional Specialist with escorting clients via agency van
  • Accompany Transitional Specialist with picking up newly released clients from Rikers Island
  • Assist with follow-up on client referrals to ensure connection to necessary services
  • Advocate for external client services
  • Conduct client follow-up via telephone, outreach home visits, and letters
  • Enter progress notes into Fortune Society's proprietary client database

Requirements:

  • Ability to obtain correctional facility clearance and work within the constraints of facility guidelines
  • High school diploma or GED/HSE preferred
  • Experience working as a peer escort a plus but not required
  • Ability to travel throughout the 5 boroughs to escort clients to appointments
  • Computer data entry skills
  • Training in the HIV/AIDS field a plus
  • Good communication skills, bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred
  • Ability to work under strict confidentiality and openness to guidance and supervision

Travel Requirements:

Ability to travel throughout the 5 boroughs by public transportation and via van.

Physical Demands:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The responsibilities and requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensing, experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.



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