Health Advocate

Commonpoint Queens; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonpoint Queens is seeking a Community Health Outreach and Care Coordination professional to engage migrants and at-risk individuals, promoting participation in Connect2Care activities and coordinating referrals to health and social services.

You will support program administration, work closely with local organizations, and participate in health advocacy training to improve access to preventive care and wraparound supports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in community health, case management, health coaching, or care coordination.
• Familiarity with the served community and strong system navigation skills.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English.
• Proficient with Google Workspace and new technology platforms.

Responsibilities

• Educate and build relationships with community members to promote participation in C2C activities.
• Screen individuals for health and social determinants of health (SDOH) needs and refer to appropriate services.
• Utilize the Connect UWNYC platform to track and manage referrals.
• Collaborate with healthcare stakeholders and local organizations to expand outreach.
• Support program administration and participate in training programs.

Job description

Organization Overview

The Commonpoint Workforce Services Department at “The Hub” includes programs that serve newly arrived migrants and all New Yorkers across the city. These programs focus on social integration, employment services, and community support, offering resources such as occupational training, education, and wraparound support for job‑seeking adults and families motivated to enter the workforce.

The Connect2Care (C2C) Program, part of the Preventative Care Access Program led by the United Way of New York City (UWNYC), focuses on connecting at‑risk, low‑income New Yorkers to health and social services. The program seeks to improve access to medical homes and preventive care for chronic illnesses such as diabetes, hypertension, and obesity.

Key Responsibilities

Outreach & Engagement

• Educate and build relationships with community members to promote participation in C2C activities.
• Empower uninsured or underinsured individuals vulnerable to chronic conditions to engage in health and wellness activities.
• Plan and host recurring health and wellness events, including lunch & learns health screenings, and outreach activities.

Care Coordination

• Screen individuals for health and social determinants of health (SDOH) needs.
• Refer individuals to appropriate health and social services and monitor referral outcomes.
• Utilize the Connect UWNYC platform to track and manage referrals.

Communications & Network-Building

• Collaborate with healthcare stakeholders to enhance visibility and promote health-centered community initiatives.
• Partner with local organizations, including NYCHA developments, to co-host events and expand outreach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in community health, case management, health coaching, or care coordination.
• Familiarity with the community being served and its services, with strong system navigation skills.
• Reflective of the community demographics and/or actively engaged in the community.
• Must be bilingual in Spanish and English
• Proficiency in computer use is essential. Candidates must be tech‑savvy and familiar with Google Workspace (Gmail, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Drive, etc.), as well as comfortable learning and using new technology platforms.

Training & Supervisio

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• Participate in the C2C Health Advocacy Training Program alongside the Project Lead.
• Submit timesheets and invoices to UWNYC monthly.
• Support the Project Lead in program administration and implementation.

WORKING CONDITIONS & JOB DETAILS

Consider the following:

• Primary office-based environment with regular travel to program sites
• Sedentary work with occasional lifting up to 20 pounds.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings or weekends as needed.

JOB DETAILS

Location and Hours: Work will primarily be conducted in the community served by the program.

Non-Union Position

Commonpoint is an equal opportunity employer