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

Additional Information

TO APPLY: Interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume.

Salary: $55,000

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• Transportation: City employees get unlimited FREE public transportation all year long through SEPTA’s Key Advantage program. Employees can ride on SEPTA buses, subways, trolleys, and regional rail for their daily commute and more.
• Parental Benefits: The City offers its employees 8 weeks of paid parental leave.
• We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
• Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Generous retirement savings options are available
• Pay off your student loans faster - As a qualifying employer, City of Philadelphia employees are eligible to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Join the ranks of hundreds of employees who have already benefited from this program and achieved student loan forgiveness.
• Unlock Tuition Discounts and Scholarships - The City of Philadelphia has forged partnerships with over a dozen esteemed colleges and universities in the area, ensuring that our employees have access to a wide range of tuition discounts and scholarships. Experience savings of 10% to 40% on your educational expenses, extending not only to City employees but in some cases, spouse and dependents too!

Join the City of Philadelphia team today and seize these incredible benefits designed to enhance your financial well-being and personal growth!

*The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire

Effective May 22, 2023, vaccinations are no longer required for new employees that work in non-medical, non-emergency or patient facing positions with the City of Philadelphia. As a result, only employees in positions providing services that  are patient-facing medical care (ex: Nurses, doctors, emergency medical personnel), must be fully vaccinated.

The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. If you believe you were discriminated against, call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at 215-686-4670 or send an email to [email protected].

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