Field-Based Community Health Worker – Prenatal & Postpartum Support

Catholic Health; West Islip (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Good Samaritan University Hospital on Long Island, near West Islip, is seeking a Community Health Worker to identify high-risk prenatal and postpartum women and help them access primary and preventive health services.

The role focuses on outreach to prenatal care options such as PCAP and WIC, coordinating care, and ensuring patients receive necessary support and referrals. Fluency in Spanish or Creole is a plus. This on-site position offers a benefits-focused environment within Catholic Health.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid New York State driver's license, access to a personal car, and active automobile insurance.
• Basic computer skills.
• Good writing and verbal skills.
• Spanish or Creole speaking a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify high-risk prenatal and postpartum women.
• Assist identified individuals in gaining access to primary and preventive health services (prenatal care, PCAP, WIC, and related services).

Skills

Valid New York State Driver's license

Personal car to carry out employment

Basic computer skills

Good writing and verbal skills

Spanish or Creole speaking a plus

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Good Samaritan University Hospital on Long Island, near West Islip, is seeking a Community Health Worker to identify high-risk prenatal and postpartum women and help them access primary and preventive health services.

The role focuses on outreach to prenatal care options such as PCAP and WIC, coordinating care, and ensuring patients receive necessary support and referrals. Fluency in Spanish or Creole is a plus. This on-site position offers a benefits-focused environment within Catholic Health.