Community Health Worker Apprentice, Behavioral Health Community Health Worker Apprenticeship

Who We Are: CAMBA is a community of staff, volunteers, clients, donors, neighbors and partners who work together to build an inclusive New York City, where all children and adults have access to the resources and supports they need to thrive.  We take a comprehensive approach by offering more than 180 integrated programs in:  Education & Youth Development, Family Support, Job Training & Employment Support Services, Health, Housing, and Legal Services. We reach more than 73,000 individuals and families, including almost 13,000 youth. CAMBA serves a diverse cross section of New Yorkers from new mothers in Brownsville to job seekers in the Rockaways. More than half of our clients are immigrants and refugees from around the globe. Over 85% of our families are in living in poverty, reflecting the challenges faced by nearly 1.7 million New Yorkers today.

The Behavioral Health Community Health Worker Apprenticeship will launch in early 2025 as a partnership between the NYC Mayor’s Office of Community Mental Health, CUNY, Hostos Community College, and the Healthcare Careers Advancement Program (H-CAP), in collaboration with community-based Employer Partners. Upon successful completion, apprentices will receive a nationally recognized certificate as a Community Health Worker – Behavioral Health. This is an exciting opportunity to combine education, training and work with a potential path to continued employment.

Position: Community Health Worker Apprentice

Reports To: Program Manager                   

Location: 2244 Church Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11226

What The Community Health Worker Apprentice Does:
During this ~6 month program, the Community Health Worker Apprentice will participate in two components:

Work component:

• Work 3 days a week at CAMBA’s Brooklyn office under the guidance of a supervisor(s) and mentor(s).
• Apprentices will gain experience in outreach, engagement and intervention strategies with Medicaid recipients experiencing chronic medical and behavioral health conditions, and a wide range of social determinants of health needs.
• Conduct initial screening/intake/assessment of participants and needs.
• In collaboration with participants, prepare initial and periodic revisions of service plans, including short-term and long-term goals and document progress via progress notes.
• Assist participants in attaining their goals by identifying and locating community resources and by making referrals to appropriate services both within and outside CAMBA.
• Work with participants to overcome barriers/goals, assist participants in advocating for themselves and in moving toward self-sufficiency.
• Act as liaison and advocate for participants with referral sources regarding participant’s progress related to their education, healthcare, housing issues, etc.
• Assist participants in completing applications (i.e., assist with gathering documentation) for benefits and entitlements (i.e., health insurance), process applications on participants’ behalf and follow-up to ensure enrollment.
• May escort participants to appointments (educational, medical, social service, etc.) and act as translator if necessary.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Education component:

• Take virtual classes with Hostos Community College for 6-9 hours/week.
• Coursework will include foundational learning for community health, skill building in interpersonal relations, and a specialized focus on behavioral health.
• Apprentices will be able to earn college credits for this Related Training and Instruction (RTI) coursework.
• Apprentices will have additional opportunities to upskill or pursue a college degree post-program.
• Apprentices will receive additional incentives to support their Related Training and Instruction (RTI) including: - $750 per course completed - Laptop - Books - Metro cards and gift cards.

Minimum Education/Experience Required:

• Age 18 with high school diploma or GED

Other Requirements:

• Able to engage with college-level coursework (9th –10th grade minimum reading level)
• Able to commit to a near-full-time schedule for 6-month apprenticeship including ~21 hr/week with employer and ~9 hr/week in classroom.
• Demonstrate having 6 or more months of full-time relevant experience prior to beginning the apprenticeship. Eligible experience includes work with government agencies or community organizations that provide public services such as:
• Programs aimed at assisting community members in accessing resources and supportive services.
• Initiatives that maintain partnerships with schools, community organizations, or other government agencies to promote health and wellness programs.
• Examples of an applicant's relevant experience may include:
  1. Individual case management, mentoring, or group work: Providing support to individuals or groups to address specific needs.
  2. Community health or outreach activities: Supporting health and wellness initiatives and public education within local communities.
  3. Engagement with culturally and linguistically diverse communities and with historically marginalized groups.

Compensation: $17.00 hourly
When salary ranges are listed, the range would represent the low and high end for the applicable position & program. The salary offered would be based on various factors unique to each program and candidate. This includes but is not limited to experience, education, budget and/or program size, internal equity, skills and other factors that may be required for the position and organization.

Status: Part-time (21 hours per week for 6 month period) 3 days TBD within a Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM schedule while accommodating for class schedule.

CAMBA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace. People of color, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people are encouraged to apply. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, marital or veteran status, pregnancy status or sexual orientation.

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