Community Health Worker

2 weeks ago

Providence, Rhode Island, United States Providence Housing Authority Full time
Job Description

Job Summary:

The Providence Housing Authority (PHA) is seeking a Community Health Worker to support the health and wellbeing of its residents. The successful candidate will work closely with residents, community partners, and PHA staff to connect residents to health and social services, provide social support, and help them advocate for their health needs.

Key Responsibilities:

The Community Health Worker will:

  • Work one-on-one with residents to address health concerns and connect them to primary care, behavioral health, and other resources.
  • Assess residents' healthcare and social service needs and refer them to services whenever possible.
  • Help residents set health-promoting goals and support them in meeting these goals.
  • Engage PHA residents in arts and health initiatives in collaboration with the Healthy Communities Office and Arts, Culture & Tourism.
  • Document all client progress in case management databases.
  • Maintain confidentiality of client information, processes, and data.
  • Meet regularly with Resident Services Department (RSD) and other PHA staff for program development and event planning, and to monitor and evaluate program success.
  • Communicate regularly with community partners, service providers, employers, and PHA directors.
  • Attend monthly networking meetings convened by the Community Health Worker Association of Rhode Island (CHWARI) to collectively problem-solve and share resources.
  • Network with existing health and community-based organizations to learn about opportunities for residents and share residents' needs with these agencies.
  • Support the work of other Resident Services Department staff and Property Management staff to address social determinants of health.

Requirements and Qualifications:

To be successful in this role, the candidate should have:

  • A high school diploma or GED.
  • Experience in customer service, social services, healthcare, or community-related work.
  • The ability to speak both Spanish and English fluently and write English fluently.
  • A strong preference for individuals living in public housing and participants in the Section 8 Program.
  • Determination to make a difference in their own community.
  • Excellent listening and communication skills.
  • Compassionate, empathetic, respectful, and logical.
  • Open to working closely with clients who struggle with health-related issues of all kinds, including mental illness and addiction at all levels.
  • Respectful, sensitive, and non-judgmental towards individuals who may suffer from traumas and/or disabilities.
  • Strong interpersonal and social skills with an ability to collaborate with a variety of individuals from a wide range of professional and personal backgrounds.
  • Strong presence in one-on-one meetings.

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