Community Health Advocate & Care Coach

Northwell Health; Queens (WV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking a Community Health Worker Supervisor to liaise with vulnerable community members, conduct assessments, provide in-home visits, and connect clients with social services and health resources.

You will mentor Community Health Workers, coordinate care activities, maintain caseloads, and advocate for members within a multidisciplinary team to improve health outcomes and access to benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience, required.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a mentor for Community Health Workers.
• Provides oversight in member care to improve health outcomes.
• Acts as a resource for CHWs and members.
• Offers health education about materials and general care resources.
• Conducts one-on-one health education, community outreach, regular in-home visits and service coordination.
• Provides various supports, services, entitlements and benefits for members.
• Supports members in developing health management care plans.
• Empowers members by promoting effective approaches, problem solving and lifestyle changes.
• Works to establish positive and supportive relationships with a diverse group of members.
• Delivers coaching and mentorship on chronic health conditions and self-care.
• Enters client data into software on a daily basis.
• Advocates for members and their families and collaborates with the care team as needed.
• Perform all related duties, as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the American with Disabilities Act.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Northwell Health is seeking a Community Health Worker Supervisor to liaise with vulnerable community members, conduct assessments, provide in-home visits, and connect clients with social services and health resources.

You will mentor Community Health Workers, coordinate care activities, maintain caseloads, and advocate for members within a multidisciplinary team to improve health outcomes and access to benefits.