Behavioral Health Community Health Worker

Commonpoint Queens; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 19,320 - 27,517; Part time

Job summary

Commonpoint Queens is looking for a Behavioral Health-Community Health Worker to engage and empower the local community in Queens. This role involves creating culturally sensitive messaging, conducting outreach, and building relationships with community organizations.

The ideal candidate is a motivated individual with exceptional communication and organizational skills and a deep understanding of community dynamics. The position offers an hourly wage of $17.00 for a duration of 20 weeks.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of diverse culture, values, and community dynamics.
• Experience in community outreach or social services preferred.
• Commitment to improving health literacy.
• Highly motivated self-starter with problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to supervise interns and volunteers.
• Bilingual skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop culturally competent messaging about health literacy.
• Engage the community through outreach and partnerships.
• Ensure cultural appropriateness in messages and interactions.
• Utilize existing partnerships to enhance community engagement.

Skills

Community engagement

Cultural competency

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Bilingual skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Social media platforms

Virtual event platforms

Job description

Job Title

Behavioral Health-Community Health Worker

Job Summary

Commonpoint is seeking a highly motivated and culturally sensitive individual to join our team as a Community Ambassador. The BH-CHW will play a crucial role in engaging and empowering the population within the target area in Queens. This position requires excellent communication skills, and a deep understanding of the community's needs and cultural nuances. Act as a bridge between health and social services and the community. Help community members access care and navigate systems. Strengthen community capacity through outreach, education, informal counseling, social support, and advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Messaging Development: Collaborate with the team to create culturally competent messaging about health literacy for the population within the area. Develop content for various platforms, including Facebook Live sessions, virtual town halls, videos, podcast sessions, webinars, posters, flyers, infographics, and social media posts.
• Community Engagement: Engage the community through ongoing outreach, tabling, canvassing, and partnerships with local organizations. Facilitate virtual town hall events, leverage social media platforms, distribute printed materials, and conduct phone-banking activities.
• Cultural Appropriateness: Ensure that all messages and interactions are accurate, culturally appropriate, gender-responsive, and available in Spanish. Work closely with community members, understanding their needs, and providing information that resonates with their cultural background.
• Partnerships and Relationships: Utilize existing partnerships with local nonprofits, houses of worship, schools, and community institutions within the Queens community. Leverage these relationships to enhance community engagement efforts and build trust among the target population.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of diverse culture, values, and community dynamics.
• Experience working in community outreach, case management, or social services preferred; familiarity with social media platforms, virtual event platforms, and digital communication tools.
• Demonstrated commitment to improving health literacy and addressing community needs.
• Highly motivated self-starter with strong problem-solving skills combined with the proven ability to multi-task, prioritize duties, and manage time effectively.
• Excellent organizational skills, communication (oral & written), and interpersonal skills; ability to manage deadlines and high-volume communication in a fast-paced environment; proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, etc.).
• Ability to supervise interns and volunteers as needed.
• Bilingual skills are a plus (depending on the community served).

Location

Commonpoint Queens 77-17 Queens Blvd Elmhurst, NY 11373

Hourly Wage

$17.00 an hour for 20 weeks

Equal Opportunity Statement

Commonpoint Queens is an equal opportunity employer/program.