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Northwell Health

Nonprofit health system in New York and Connecticut

Community Health Worker

Case Management & AdvocacyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeDutchess County, NY, USA$34.8k - $52k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • One to three years of relevant experience is required.

Responsibilities

  • Work as a liaison to grant support for vulnerable community members by addressing material and health challenges.
  • Maintain a caseload of members and provide referrals to support services through assessments and in-home visits.
  • Serve as a role model and identify and initiate referrals to social service programs.
  • Serve as the main point of contact for members and support implementation of care activities.
  • Serve as a mentor for Community Health Workers.
  • Provide oversight in the care of members to improve health outcomes and promote well-being.
  • Act as a resource for Community Health Workers and members.
  • Provide basic health education and information about material, general health care, and community resources.
  • Conduct one-on-one health education, community outreach, regular in-home visits, and service coordination.
  • Provide supports, services, entitlements, and benefits for members.
  • 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.
  • Deliver coaching and mentorship 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.

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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