What are the responsibilities and job description for the Asthma Community Health Worker (Bilingual English/Spanish) position at URBAN HEALTH PLAN, INC.?
Job Description
Overview of Asthma Program:
Take a deep breath. For asthmatics, the simple act of breathing can be a struggle. For Bronx residents, asthma is a familiar foe. In the Bronx, Hunts Point has the second highest rate of asthma in the country. Asthma prevalence in the Bronx is 6.2%. Asthmatics in our area have high rates of hospitalization and emergency department visits.
Position Summary
The Asthma Community Health Worker (ACHW) will join our team in order to support comprehensive asthma self-management and education services. The ACHW will do outreach, home visits, and provide preventive and education services to individuals in the Bronx community that are impacted by Asthma and/or dually diagnosed chronic conditions that include Asthma.
Minimum Qualifications
As a full time associate at Urban Health Plan, you will enjoy:
Applicants must be comfortable working onsite, based out of the Bronx and have availability to commit to a schedule of 40 hours per week, working Monday through Friday 8am-5pm/9am-6pm. Occasional Saturday shifts as needed, with a day off during the weekdays.
About Urban Health Plan
At Urban Health Plan (UHP) our mission is to continuously improve the health of communities and the quality of life of the people we serve by providing affordable, comprehensive, quality, primary and specialty health care and by assuring the performance and advancement of innovative best practices. At UHP, our commitment to provide patient-centered, holistic, quality health care, is part of a tradition started by our founder, Dr. Richard Izquierdo, 50 years ago. That tradition continues today by promoting excellence in everything that we do.
UHP is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin/ancestry, citizenship status, disability, age, marital or family status, and military or veteran status.
Job Requirements
Overview of Asthma Program:
Take a deep breath. For asthmatics, the simple act of breathing can be a struggle. For Bronx residents, asthma is a familiar foe. In the Bronx, Hunts Point has the second highest rate of asthma in the country. Asthma prevalence in the Bronx is 6.2%. Asthmatics in our area have high rates of hospitalization and emergency department visits.
Position Summary
The Asthma Community Health Worker (ACHW) will join our team in order to support comprehensive asthma self-management and education services. The ACHW will do outreach, home visits, and provide preventive and education services to individuals in the Bronx community that are impacted by Asthma and/or dually diagnosed chronic conditions that include Asthma.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School/GED required with 2 years of related work experience in community health, health education, outreach, home visits, etc. Associates/Bachelors Degree is preferred.
- Bilingual English/Spanish is required.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to relate well to a diverse patient population, health care providers, clinic support staff, and peers.
- Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel- Previous experience with Electronic Health Records is highly desired.
- Identifies high risk patients and recruits and schedules them for home-based or clinic-based services.
- Conducts home visits and/or clinic-based visits in accordance with NAEPP guidelines, ASME toolbox, and environmental assessments.
- Develops an individualized Asthma Action Plan with each patient.
- Demonstrates medication use and adherence to patients including "teach backs" to demonstrate understanding
- Attends meetings, team conferences, trainings, and participates in QI/QA initiatives.
- Identifies high risk patients using Electronic Medical Record and utilization data to identify patients who may benefit from this service.
- Conducts outreach in communities with high asthma burden and refers them to NAEPP guidelines.
As a full time associate at Urban Health Plan, you will enjoy:
- Fully funded Health Insurance for you/ 73.5% funded Health Insurance for your family
- Dental, Vision, and Prescription Coverage
- 401(k) Retirement Savings (including 3% annual employer contribution)
- Comprehensive time off including paid vacation, personal time, sick time, and paid holidays (including your birthday!)
- Flex Spending Accounts (Health care, Dependent Care, and Commuter Benefits)
- Entertainment Discount Programs
- Employee Assistant Program
- Eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
- Fitness Discounts and Perks through our medical plan.
- $50,000 term life Insurance
- Discount pet insurance
Applicants must be comfortable working onsite, based out of the Bronx and have availability to commit to a schedule of 40 hours per week, working Monday through Friday 8am-5pm/9am-6pm. Occasional Saturday shifts as needed, with a day off during the weekdays.
About Urban Health Plan
At Urban Health Plan (UHP) our mission is to continuously improve the health of communities and the quality of life of the people we serve by providing affordable, comprehensive, quality, primary and specialty health care and by assuring the performance and advancement of innovative best practices. At UHP, our commitment to provide patient-centered, holistic, quality health care, is part of a tradition started by our founder, Dr. Richard Izquierdo, 50 years ago. That tradition continues today by promoting excellence in everything that we do.
UHP is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin/ancestry, citizenship status, disability, age, marital or family status, and military or veteran status.
Job Requirements
Salary : $46,000 - $50,000