Community Health Worker

Job Description

Position Summary

This is a full-time, grant-funded position under the direction of the Philadelphia the Philadelphia Community Engagement Alliance (CEAL), funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).The project builds on a sustained strategic partnership between Penn Nursing, the Philly CEAL Community Advisory Coalition, and the City of Philadelphia’s Office of Community Empowerment and Opportunity (CEO). The Community Health Worker will offer personalized support to Philadelphia residents, aiding them with a wide range of psychosocial needs. Community Health Workers will receive training in the DECIDE intervention, which will enhance their skills in group-based chronic disease self-management. promote positive health outcomes through care referrals and information sharing, while also organizing their local community around the COVID-19 vaccine to improve access to the vaccine and increase vaccine uptake. 

Essential Functions

• Service coordination and navigation skills 
• Engage directly with community residents and serve as a bridge between the Philadelphia Department of Public
• Health and the community, with a particular focus on communities of color. 
• Provide one on one coaching and social support to CHW program participants  

Provide referrals and improve self-management support for chronic disease related health concerns, including but not limited to: 

• Mental health resources for anxiety and depression
• Share resources on care for chronic conditions and improve access to city health centers and other federally qualified health centers. 
• Referrals for support services for people affected by the increase in violence due to psycho-social stressors
• Referrals for support services for people affected by drug use due to the psycho-social stressors related to the
• Create and find ways to support the creation and ongoing facilitation of peer-to-peer support systems/networks 
• Other duties as assigned 

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Interpersonal and relationship-building skills 
• Must be willing to co-facilitate community workshops
• Must be willing to recruit residents for Decide Cohorts.
• Must be able to build trusted relationships with enrolled participants, co-create SMART goals and conduct follow up.
• Knowledge of Philadelphia’s communities and being comfortable interacting with all different kinds of people with different backgrounds and opinions. 
• Proven ability to build relationships and collaborate. 
• Strong written and oral communication skills. 
• Strength in trouble-shooting and developing creative solutions. 
• Must be willing to travel to residents’ homes to conduct home visits 
• Must have a valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation 

Qualifications

• Service coordination and navigation skills 
• A passion for serving your community 
• Desire to develop and practice community organizing skills
• Proficient Microsoft Office 365
• Desire to use the knowledge, tools, and connections developed in this role to further your career opportunities in the future. 
• High school diploma or GED required 
• Must Community Health Worker Certification