Community Health Worker, Moving Mothers Health Forward Program

CAMBA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 37,080 - 45,320; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

403(b) retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off (vacation, personal, sick)

Paid holidays

Job summary

CAMBA is seeking a full-time Community Health Worker in New York City. The role involves conducting outreach to identify high-need women and infants, facilitating educational presentations, and assisting participants with applications for benefits. Candidates should have a High School diploma/GED and 4 years of experience working with families. The position offers an annual salary of $41,200 and a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental insurance and a retirement plan. Bilingual capabilities are highly preferred.

Qualifications

• 4 years of applicable experience and/or equivalent experience.
• Experience working with culturally diverse families.
• Flexible for occasional outreach activities on weekends or evenings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outreach to identify high need women and infants.
• Plan and facilitate educational presentations to participants.
• Assist participants in completing applications for benefits.

Skills

Outreach strategy

Establishing trust

Bilingual (Haitian Kreyol/English or Spanish/English)

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Who We Are: CAMBA is a community of staff, volunteers, clients, donors, neighbors and partners who work together to build an inclusive New York City, where all children and adults have access to the resources and supports they need to thrive. We take a comprehensive approach by offering more than 180 integrated programs in Education & Youth Development, Family Support, Job Training & Employment Support Services, Health, Housing, and Legal Services. We reach almost 80,000 individuals and families, including almost 13,000 youth. CAMBA serves a diverse cross section of New Yorkers from new mothers in Brownsville to job seekers in the Rockaways. More than half of our clients are immigrants and refugees from around the globe. Over 85% of our families are living in poverty, reflecting the challenges faced by nearly 1.7 million New Yorkers today.

CAMBA’s United Health Foundation Infant and Maternal Health Program will consist of embedded and continuous services provided to the communities of our two Brooklyn-based family shelters and the three NYCHA Public Housing Developments served by CAMBA’s Cornerstone Community Centers.

Position: Community Health Worker

Reports To: Community Health Supervisor I

Location: 21 Snyder Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226

What The Community Health Worker Does:

• Conduct outreach to identify high need women and infants from events at community venues, schools, hospitals, clinics, churches, shelters, substance abuse treatment clinics, emergency rooms etc.
• Plan and utilize creative outreach strategy events (mailings, home visits, presentations, workshops, door-to-door flyer distribution) to motivate participants to agree to use UHF program services.
• Plan and facilitate educational presentations to participants, providers and others regarding MMHF and a variety of topics.
• Conduct initial intake and/or assessment of participants and family situations and needs, and periodic re-assessments.
• Assist participants in completing all CAMBA intake applications and consent forms.
• Create and maintain participant files.
• Manage a caseload across the life cycle.
• In collaboration with participants, prepare initial and periodic revisions of service plans, including short-term and long-term goals.
• Assist participants in attaining their goals by identifying and locating community resources for participants and by making referrals to appropriate services both within and outside CAMBA (i.e., physicians and dentists who can assure appropriate care throughout key life stages and support services like WIC and food stamps).
• Work with participants to overcome barriers/goals, assist participants in advocating for themselves and in moving toward self-sufficiency.
• Act as liaison and advocate for participants with referral sources regarding participant’s progress related to their education, healthcare, housing issues, etc.
• Follow-up with participants for a period of time after successful completion of their primary goals to assure their stability.
• Escort participants to appointments (educational, medical, social service, etc.) and act as translator if necessary.
• Assist participants in completing applications (i.e., assist with gathering documentation) for benefits and entitlements (i.e., health insurance), process applications on participants' behalf and follow-up to ensure enrollment.

Minimum Education/Experience Required:

• High School diploma or GED and 4 years of applicable experience and/or equivalent experience.

Other Requirements:

• Experience in working with or providing services to children and their families
• An ability to establish trusting relationships and acceptance of individual differences
• Experience and humility to work with culturally diverse families
• Ability and willingness to be available for occasional outreach activities on weekends or evenings.
• Bi-lingual Haitian Kreyol and English or Bi-lingual Spanish and English. (Highly Preferred)

Compensation: $41,200 annually

When salary ranges are listed, the range would represent the low and high end for the applicable position & program. The salary offered would be based on various factors unique to each program and candidate. This includes but is not limited to experience, education, budget and/or program size, internal equity, skills and other factors that may be required for the position and organization.

Status: Full-time (35 hours per week)

Benefits: CAMBA offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick time), and paid holidays.

CAMBA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace. People of color, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people are encouraged to apply. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, marital or veteran status, pregnancy status or sexual orientation.