Northwell Health

Nonprofit health system in New York and Connecticut

Community Health Worker - Flexstaff

Case Management & AdvocacyPosted on Nov 11

Full-timeMelville, NY, USA$20.50 /hrHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

Serve as a liaison to grant support for vulnerable community members facing material and health challenges.
Maintain a caseload, conduct assessments and in-home visits, and provide referrals to support services.
Serve as the member’s main point of contact and support implementation of care activities.
Mentor Community Health Workers and provide oversight in member care to improve health outcomes and well-being.
Act as a resource for Community Health Workers and members.
Provide basic health education about material and general health care and community resources.
Conduct one-on-one health education, community outreach, regular in-home visits, and service coordination.
Provide members with supports, services, entitlements, and benefits.
Support members in developing health management care plans.
Empower members by promoting effective approaches, problem-solving, and lifestyle changes.
Establish positive, supportive relationships and work effectively with a diverse group of members.
Coach and mentor members on chronic health conditions and self-care.
Enter client data into software daily.
Advocate for members and their families and collaborate with the care team as needed.
Perform other related duties as required.

Works as a liaison to grant support to the vulnerable members of the community, addressing material and health challenges. Maintains a caseload of members and provides referrals to various support services by conducting assessments and in home visits. Serves as a role model and will identify and initiate referrals to social service programs, serve as main point of contact for the member and support the implementation of various care activities.

Location: 333 S. Service Road, Melville, NY 11717 (hybrid role)

Responsibilities:

Serves as a mentor for Community Health Workers.
Provides oversight in care of members to improve health outcomes and promote well-being
Acts a resource for CHW and members
Provides support and basic health and education about material and general health care and community resources
Conducts one-on-one health education, community outreach, regular in-home visits and service coordination
Provides various supports, services, entitlements and benefits for members
Supports members in developing health management care plans
Empowers members by promoting effective approaches, problem solving and lifestyle changes
Works to establish positive and support relationships and effective works with a diverse group of members
Delivers coaching and mentorship on chronic health conditions and self-care
Enters client data into software on a daily basis
Advocates for members and their families and collaborates with the care team as needed
Perform all related duties, as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the American with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent required.

*Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

Minimum Salary/Range*: 20.5000

Maximum Salary/Range*: 20.5000

About the Company

Northwell Health

Nonprofit health system in New York and Connecticut

Northwell Health is a nonprofit health system serving patients across New York City, Long Island, the Hudson Valley and Connecticut through hospitals and outpatient practices. Its network combines hospitals for complex care, community hospitals and specialty centers such as Cohen Children's Medical Center and Zucker Hillside Hospital. The system coordinates hospital, ambulatory and post-acute care, with philanthropy supporting its community mission. Its research institutes and partnerships with Hofstra University connect patient care with medical discovery and training for doctors, nurses and physician assistants. Founded in 1997, Northwell is headquartered in Lake Success, New York.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Lake Success, NY
Founded: 1997

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