Bilingual Gestational Diabetes Counselor

Family Health Center at NYU Langone; New York (NY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Health Centers at NYU Langone is seeking a Counselor to join the team, Monday–Friday 9a-5p. The role provides assessment, case management, and support to patients with gestational diabetes to ensure healthy outcomes for mothers and babies.

The Counselor connects eligible patients with medically tailored meals, educates on managing conditions, assists with remote patient monitoring, and helps navigate health systems and resources. Fluency in Spanish is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• 1+ year relevant experience and ability to plan and manage.
• Knowledge of public benefits; experience with immigrant communities.

Responsibilities

• Screen patients for social drivers of health and refer eligible patients to services.
• Enroll eligible patients in remote patient monitoring and educate on equipment use.
• Advocate for patients to overcome barriers including language, transportation, and insurance.
• Maintain electronic records and compile statistical data per department standards.
• Conduct outreach to patients meeting eligibility criteria and maintain caseload.
• Collaborate with the research team to support project outcomes.
• Provide assistance with benefits, entitlements, and housing as needed.

Skills

Spanish speaking

Public benefits knowledge

Immigrant community engagement

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Family Health Centers at NYU Langone is seeking a Counselor to join the team, Monday–Friday 9a-5p. The role provides assessment, case management, and support to patients with gestational diabetes to ensure healthy outcomes for mothers and babies.

The Counselor connects eligible patients with medically tailored meals, educates on managing conditions, assists with remote patient monitoring, and helps navigate health systems and resources. Fluency in Spanish is required.