Community Health Mentor & Care Coordinator

Northwell Health; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health in New York seeks a Community Health Worker to liaise with vulnerable community members, addressing material and health challenges. You will maintain a caseload, provide referrals to social services through assessments and in-home visits, and serve as a primary contact to support care activities.

Responsibilities include mentoring CHWs, overseeing member care to improve outcomes, delivering health education, and documenting client data daily to support care plans and team

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience required.
• Community Health Worker certificate is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a mentor for Community Health Workers.
• Provides oversight in care of members to improve health outcomes.
• Acts as a resource for CHW and members.
• Provides health education about material and general health care and community resources.
• Conducts in-home visits and service coordination.
• Advocates for members and collaborates with the care team as needed.

Skills

Mentoring

Care coordination

Health education

Advocacy

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Community Health Worker certificate

Job description

Northwell Health in New York seeks a Community Health Worker to liaise with vulnerable community members, addressing material and health challenges. You will maintain a caseload, provide referrals to social services through assessments and in-home visits, and serve as a primary contact to support care activities.

Responsibilities include mentoring CHWs, overseeing member care to improve outcomes, delivering health education, and documenting client data daily to support care plans and team