Community Health Worker

Northwell Health; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking a Community Health Worker liaison to support vulnerable community members. You will manage a caseload, conduct assessments, perform in-home visits, and referral coordination to social services and health programs.

The role involves health education, care navigation, and collaboration with the care team to improve outcomes and access to resources. Entry-level to mid-level experience with strong communication is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Mentor Community Health Workers.
• Oversee member care to improve outcomes.
• Be a resource for CHW and members.
• Provide basic health education and resources.
• Conduct in-home visits and outreach.
• Coordinate services and entitlements for members.
• Assist members in developing health plans.
• Promote problem-solving and healthy lifestyle changes.
• Foster positive, diverse relationships with members.
• Deliver coaching on chronic conditions and self-care.
• Enter client data into software daily.
• Advocate for members with care team.

Skills

Community outreach

Care coordination

Mentorship

Health education

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Data entry software

Job description

Job Description

Works as a liaison to grant support to the vulnerable members of the community, addressing material and health challenges. Maintains a caseload of members and provides referrals to various support services by conducting assessments and in home visits. Serves as a role model and will identify and initiate referrals to social service programs, serve as main point of contact for the member and support the implementation of various care activities.

Job Responsibility

1. 1.Serves as a mentor for Community Health Workers
2. 2.Provides oversight in care of members to improve health outcomes and promote well-being
3. 3.Acts a resource for CHW and members
4. 4.Provides support and basic health and education about material and general health care and community resources.
5. 5.Conducts one-on-one health education, community outreach, regular in-home visits and service coordination.
6. 6.Provides various supports, services, entitlements and benefits for members.
7. 7.Supports members in developing health management care plans.
8. 8.Empowers members by promoting effective approaches, problem solving and lifestyle changes.
9. 9.Works to establish positive and support relationships and effective works with a diverse group of members.
10. 10.Delivers coaching and mentorship on chronic health conditions and self-care.
11. 11.Enters client data into software on a daily basis.
12. 12.Advocates for members and their families and collaborates with the care team as needed.
13. 13.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.

Job Qualification

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

Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).