What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Health Worker position at MOTHER AND BABIES PERINATAL Network of SCNY?
Benefits : 401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Savings bank
Training & development
Vision insurance
Wellness resources
JOB TITLE : Community Health Worker
PROJECT : Perinatal and Infant Community Health Collaborative
REPORTS TO : Program Manager & Director, Perinatal Services
Openings - Looking to hire 4 people for this positions
Responsibilities :
Under the direction of the Director of Perinatal Services, the Community Health Worker will be the primary liaison to women in high need geographic locations in the community. Primary work scope will require recruitment, engagement and support of individuals from within the identified target communities to increase health literacy, retain healthcare coverage and maintain health and community supportive service care throughout the life course.
Responsibilities will include, but may not be limited to :
- Conduct neighborhood “on the ground” outreach and networking to find and connect with high-need individuals, with particular emphasis on those not yet engaged in mainstream service systems.
- Use client-centered approaches to identify individual client and family needs, goals, strengths and challenges.
- Complete client risk assessment to determine need for and level of service and support.
o Communicate and work with Community Health Coordinator on high need / high risk cases; follow guidance for working with individuals with specific issue or need areas.
Areas of Expertise :
Minimum Qualifications :
THE POSITION OF CHW IS FULL-TIME and CLASSIFIED AS A NON- EXEMPT POSITION. IT IS THEREFORE NOT EXCLUDED FROM THE PROVISIONS OF THE FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT.