Community Health Wrkr

Catholic Health Services; West Islip (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Good Samaritan University Hospital, a member of Catholic Health, is seeking a Community Health Worker to identify high-risk prenatal and postpartum women and help them access primary and preventive health services on Long Island. You will support access to prenatal care, PCAP and WIC, using basic computer skills and clear written and verbal communication.

Spanish or Creole language skills are a plus; a NY driver's license is recommended.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid New York State Driver's license, personal car to carry out employment duties and an active automobile insurance policy.
• Basic computer skills.
• Good writing and verbal skills.
• Spanish or Creole speaking a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify high-risk prenatal and postpartum women.
• Assist these individuals in gaining access to primary and preventive health services including prenatal care, PCAP, WIC, and other essential and supportive services as needed.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Spanish

Creole

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Good Samaritan University Hospital is a 437- bed teaching hospital and a member of Catholic Health. With almost 900 physicians on staff, and a level II Trauma Center, we care for well over 100,000 patients annually across the south shore of Long Island. Our reputation for excellence is built on great choices and empowered leadership, and fosters a team that’s focused on evidence based practice, continual learning and exceptional quality of care.

Job Details

The Community Health Worker is responsible for identifying high risk prenatal and postpartum women and assist these individuals in gaining access to primary and preventive health services including prenatal care, PCAP, WIC, and other essential and supportive services as needed.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid New York State Driver's license, personal car to carry out employment duties and an active automobile insurance policy.
• Basic computer skills.
• Good writing and verbal skills.
• Spanish or Creole speaking a plus.

Salary Range

Starting from USD $22.00/Hr.

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.