What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Outreach Worker position at MJHS?
Located in the heart of the community of Washington Heights in Northern Manhattan is a 705-bed rehabilitation and nursing care facility with a mission to provide quality care through diverse programs and services designed to support health and independence to individuals needing short-stay or long term inpatient care.
Responsible for Marketing/Outreaching in assisting to secure outreaches and assists in securing linkages for client services in the community.
Building awareness with agencies, practitioners, and groups in the community of the services offered by CMA
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Work closely with the marketing department at MJHS in promoting the services offered by Upper Partnership for Senior Independence in the community.
- Make referrals to UMPSI from engagements with the community.
- Make presentations to agencies practitioners, and community groups. Such presentations may be made in-person, via zoom or other forms of social media
- Be the main referral source for the CMA Program
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- An Associate degree in Marketing from an accredited college/institution, a High School Diploma with two or more years performing outreach activities.
Knowledge of social services.
Experience working with the aging population
Knowledge of the communities of Community Districts 9, 10, and 1
Bilingual (Spanish and English
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
Engagement skills
