Community Health Mentor & Care Navigator

Northwell Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health in New York seeks a Community Health Worker liaison to support vulnerable community members by assessing needs, coordinating referrals, and conducting in-home visits. You will mentor CHWs, oversee care, provide health education, and connect members with social services, applying culturally competent outreach.

This role emphasizes data entry, advocacy, and collaboration with the care team, with a focus on empowering individuals to manage chronic conditions and improve overall

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 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 support relationships and effective works 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. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Northwell Health in New York seeks a Community Health Worker liaison to support vulnerable community members by assessing needs, coordinating referrals, and conducting in-home visits. You will mentor CHWs, oversee care, provide health education, and connect members with social services, applying culturally competent outreach.

This role emphasizes data entry, advocacy, and collaboration with the care team, with a focus on empowering individuals to manage chronic conditions and improve overall