Community Health Advocate & Care Coordinator

Northwell Health; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health in Melville, NY seeks a community health liaison to support vulnerable community members by assessing needs, coordinating in-home visits, and referring to social services. You will maintain a caseload, serve as the main contact, and help implement care activities.

You will mentor Community Health Workers, oversee member care to improve outcomes, provide health education about resources, and collaborate with the care team to advocate for benefits and services for diverse

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 care of members to improve health outcomes and promote well-being.
• Acts as a resource for CHW and members.
• Provides support and basic health and education about material and general health care and community 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 and effective work 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.

Skills

Experience 1-3 years

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Northwell Health in Melville, NY seeks a community health liaison to support vulnerable community members by assessing needs, coordinating in-home visits, and referring to social services. You will maintain a caseload, serve as the main contact, and help implement care activities.

You will mentor Community Health Workers, oversee member care to improve outcomes, provide health education about resources, and collaborate with the care team to advocate for benefits and services for diverse