Job Information
RiseBoro Homecare Inc. Community Health Worker in BROOKLYN, New York
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
RiseBoro Community Partnership seeks qualified Community Health Workers to support a new wellness project based in North Brooklyn. This is a unique opportunity to play a key implementation role on a new team within an established nonprofit community-based organization. The position is responsible for client support and facilitation that will ensure a successful project and healthier Brooklyn residents. Core duties include the following:
Conduct initial client intake and set-up appointments with Managing Nurse Practitioner as appropriate
Establish trusting relationships with clients and their families while providing general support and encouragement
A ttend all project workgroup meetings
Convene group meetings with clients to establish social support network for lifestyle change
Track and report client participation and feedback on project activities
Assist clients with medication review and understanding directives from PCPs
Provide clients with ongoing follow-up, motivational interviews and assist with goal-setting
Follow-up with clients via phone calls, home visits and group meetings
Assist clients with completing applications and registration forms
Help clients attend appointments
Provide referrals for services to community agencies as appropriate
Help clients connect with transportation resources and give appointment reminders
Exhibit excellent working relations with clients, visitors and staff, effectively communicating program mission
Work closely with Primary Care Physicians to help ensure that clients have comprehensive and coordinated care. Follow-up with patients should be continuous from initial identification through closure
Work cooperatively with other personnel assigned to the same client
Be knowledgeable about community resources appropriate to needs of client/families.
Provide consistent communication to evaluate client/family status, ensuring that provided information, and reports clearly describe progress
Other duties as directed by Supervisor
COMPETENCIES
Genuine interest in improving community health
Detail oriented and highly organized
Entrepreneurial spirit and customer-service attitude/orientation
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to take direction as well as solve problems proactively
Fluent in Spanish language, including basic medical terminology
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel and Word
EDUCATION EXPERIENCE
Community Health Worker Certification required or school experience equivalent
Previous experience as a Community Health Worker preferred
CPR Certification
Knowledge of Medicare requirements
Experience working in underserved communities
EEO/Affirmative Action Policy Statement
It is the policy of RiseBoro to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. No individual will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, age, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, political or union affiliation, marital or partnership status, sex, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity, familial status, genetic information or predisposition or characteristic, disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, status as a veteran or member of the U.S. military and related obligations, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, job placement, compensation, benefits, training and apprenticeship, employee development, promotion, demotion, discipline, transfer, lay-off and recall, and termination. RiseBoro makes reasonable accommodations based on religion and/or disability as required by law, and requests for accommodation are to be directed to the Human Resources Department.