Community Health Mentor & Care Coordinator

Northwell Health; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health in Melville, NY is seeking a Community Health Liaison to support vulnerable community members by addressing material and health challenges. The role manages a caseload, conducts assessments, and makes referrals to social services, with in-home visits and ongoing care coordination.

As a frontline resource, you will mentor Community Health Workers, connect members with health education, and help implement care activities while advocating for clients and their families within a

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience is required.
• The salary range and/or hourly rate listing is a good faith determination that may be modified in the future.

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.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Northwell Health in Melville, NY is seeking a Community Health Liaison to support vulnerable community members by addressing material and health challenges. The role manages a caseload, conducts assessments, and makes referrals to social services, with in-home visits and ongoing care coordination.

As a frontline resource, you will mentor Community Health Workers, connect members with health education, and help implement care activities while advocating for clients and their families within a