Bilingual Community Health Advocate — Spanish

NYU Langone; New York (NY); Vor Ort; USD 45.000 - 56.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

NYU Langone Health is seeking a Community Health Worker (Spanish Speaking Required) to join an interdisciplinary team serving patients in a primary care setting. The role focuses on engaging patients in services, guiding self-care, and improving access to care, with emphasis on culturally and linguistically appropriate support.

The position requires a High School Diploma/GED, 1 year in a health service field, and bilingual abilities depending on patient population.

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year experience in a health service related field.
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish or English with other target languages (e.g., Chinese, Arabic, Russian or Yiddish).
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office) and basic office equipment skills required.

Aufgaben

• Assist patients in accessing cancer screenings and follow-up care.
• Assess patients for social drivers of health.
• Help patients access medical, behavioral health, chemical dependency, and community services.
• Participate in required trainings and team meetings.
• Advocate for patients to overcome barriers to care (language, transportation, insurance, MyChart access).
• Provide education and coaching to parents for healthy outcomes.
• Provide office and community support, including escorting to appointments and medication access.

Kenntnisse

Bi-lingual

Computer literacy

Ausbildung

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Jobbeschreibung

NYU Langone Health is seeking a Community Health Worker (Spanish Speaking Required) to join an interdisciplinary team serving patients in a primary care setting. The role focuses on engaging patients in services, guiding self-care, and improving access to care, with emphasis on culturally and linguistically appropriate support.

The position requires a High School Diploma/GED, 1 year in a health service field, and bilingual abilities depending on patient population.