Community Health Worker

Company Overview: 

Health disparities among New Yorkers are large, persistent, and increasing. Public Health Solutions (PHS) exists to change that trajectory and support New Yorkers and their families in achieving optimal health and building pathways to reach their potential. As the largest public health nonprofit serving New York City, we improve health outcomes and help communities thrive by providing services directly to low-income families, supporting community-based organizations through our long-standing public-private partnerships, and bridging the gap between healthcare and community services. We focus on a wide range of public health issues including food and nutrition, health insurance, maternal and child health, sexual and reproductive health, tobacco control, and HIV/AIDS. Learn more about our work at healthsolutions.org. 

Program Description: 

Queens Global Families, the Perinatal Infant Community Health Collaborative (PICHC), is an initiative designed to improve maternal and infant health in the communities of Queens borough and to strengthen the network of health and social service providers in the area.  The Community Health Worker (CHW) will work with low-income, high-need women of reproductive age to provide support and education with the purpose of informing their health decisions and behaviors and connecting them to resources through one-on-one interactions, home visits, and groups within the community. CHWs work with families to identify needs and goals, provide health education and support, and refer them to additional community resources. 

Summary of Position:  

The community health worker (CHW) will complete home visits on a regular basis as per the program description and mandates. The CHW will provide education and support with resources based on client’s needs. The CHW will also run groups to support families within the program with the same goal of supporting health education and resources to the client.  

Specifically the, Community Health Worker will: 

• Identify and assist individuals and families to access needed preventive and primary health care services (e.g., family planning, prenatal care, immunizations, pediatric care, WIC and other nutrition services, inter-conception care, etc.), with an emphasis on identifying and supporting pregnant women not enrolled in health care or supportive services
• Provide assistance and/or referrals to obtain other essential support services such as housing, financial aid, food stamps, emergency food, clothing, transportation, immigration support, translation, and childcare
• Support participants to develop birth plans and educate them on their reproductive rights and reproductive justice
• Conduct basic health assessments, assist families to identify needs, provide basic health information, and make appropriate referrals through home visits
• Provide advocacy, support and follow-up to determine if services are received and assist families with health behavior changes
• Provide home visiting services for up to 25 clients at any given time and help conduct educational support groups.
• Conduct community outreach to screen and connect community members to needed services.
• Providing education in a group setting on prenatal care, post-partum support group, family planning education, circle of caring groups and other groups as developed by the program.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualification and Requirements: 

• Associate degree or equivalent preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience preferred.
• Must be Bilingual : English and Spanish 
• Strong interpersonal and listening skills and outgoing personality.
• Non-judgmental attitude and ability to show empathy.
• High degree of self-organization and ability to work independently.
• Writing ability sufficient to provide adequate case note documentation, referral forms and other service coordination forms.
• Reading ability to the level necessary to comprehend training materials and assist others to fill out forms.
• Must be fluent in Spanish; or have another language that would support the families of Queens. Also specifically looking for Bengali, Hindi and Urdu.
• Knowledge of Queens’s community; Interest in, and commitment to, serving and advocating for people of diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evening and weekend hours as needed.
• Knowledge and experience with maternal child health and/or home visiting strongly preferred.
• Salary: $49,440.00 - $49,440.00

Benefits: 

• Hybrid Work Schedule.
• Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays.
• An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental and Vision.
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefits.
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Disability Coverage.
• 403 (b) employer matching and discretionary company contributions.
• College Savings Plan.
• Ongoing training and continuous opportunities for professional growth and development.

At PHS, we place immense value on diversity within our teams, understanding that varied backgrounds and experiences significantly enhance our community and propel us toward our goals. If you find you don’t have experience in all the areas listed above, we still encourage you to apply and share your background and experiences in your application. We are eager to discover how your unique perspective can bring positive transformations to our team and help advance our mission of creating healthier, more equitable communities. We look forward to learning more about you. 

 PHS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, LGBTQIA individuals, and veterans.