What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Health Worker - Health Equity Zone (HEZ) position at East Bay Community Action Program?
East Bay Community Action Program (EBCAP) is seeking a full-time, part-year, temporary Community Health Worker who will collaborate with Warren and Bristol Health Equity Zone (HEZ), East Bay Community Action Program (EBCAP), community partners, and residents.
Responsibilities:
The Community Health Worker will provide outreach at community gathering places, events, local spaces, and high-traffic areas where people congregate. Increase collaboration with populations disproportionately impacted by COVID-19 by engaging local influencers to increase awareness, reduce social isolation, and strengthen social cohesion.
Guide individuals and families to practice positive, responsible health behaviors through emotional and social support, provide coaching and problem-solving strategies, and monitor and reinforce progress on health behavior goals. Support efforts to expand resources for those socially isolated through referrals to health, behavioral health, and social support services.
Build an inventory of local resources that will help to connect people to needed services and supports, and to identify service systems gaps and barriers.
May provide direct staffing support to EBCAP departments such as the food pantry and Family Center to meet identified populations where they are. Enter demographic and service data into EBCAPs client database as assigned.
Qualifications:
- This position requires a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent. An associate degree in social science, research, public health-related field, or equivalent work experience in a similar field is preferred.
- Applicants with bilingual capabilities and/or proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) are encouraged to apply.
- Certification through the RI Certification Board (RICB) as a Community Health Worker (CHW) OR requirements met to sit for the CHW certification exam within 12 months preferred.
EBCAP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to providing a diverse work environment.
