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Job DescriptionBenefits: • 401(k), • 401(k) matching, • Dental insurance, • Health insurance, • Paid time off, • Parental leave, • Savings bank, • Training & development, • Vision insurance, • Wellness resources JOB TITLE: Community Health Worker PROJECT: Perinatal and Infant Community Health Collaborative REPORTS TO: Program Manager Openings - Looking to hire 2 people for this position Responsibilities: Under the direction of the Program Manager, the Community Health Worker will serve as the primary liaison to women in high-need geographic locations within the community. This position is in-person and the primary work scope will require recruitment, engagement, and support of individuals from within the identified target communities to increase health literacy, retain healthcare coverage, and maintain health and community supportive service care throughout the life course. Responsibilities will include, but may not be limited to: Conduct neighborhood on the ground outreach and networking to find and connect with high-need individuals, with particular emphasis on those not yet engaged in mainstream service systems. Use client-centered approaches to identify individual client and family needs, goals, strengths, and challenges. Complete client risk assessment to determine need for and level of service and support. Communicate and work with the Program Manager on high need/high risk cases; follow guidance for working with individuals with specific issues or need areas. For clients that are not enrolled in other home visiting programs, offer and provide regular home visits that include client-centered provision of health information, modeling and demonstrating skills, and reinforcing positive health choices and behaviors. Refer and provide direct 1:1 assistance to help clients obtain and consistently utilize health insurance (including FPBP), primary care and/or prenatal care services, family planning services, and other needed community services such as WIC, substance abuse, domestic violence, mental health, etc. Provide and disseminate written and oral information about available family planning health services in the community to prevent unintended pregnancies and promote spacing of subsequent pregnancies. Provide individualized social support to encourage and reinforce health-promoting behaviors by clients, including personal and family health behaviors, consistent use of effective contraception to prevent unintended pregnancy or support birth spacing, utilization of needed health and supportive services, and communicating their questions and needs to service providers. Link families to other family resources within the community such as libraries, museums, Family Resource Centers, Child Care Resource and Referral agencies, play groups, breastfeeding support groups, etc. In collaboration with the Program Manager and convene or arrange group educational sessions for expectant and new families. Complete and input data entry for client enrollment, progress and outcomes. Assist as requested with reports. Areas of Expertise: < Knowledge of the organization and delivery of health care services, NYS public health insurance programs, Family Planning Benefit programs, and Health Care Exchange Information. < Knowledge of community support systems and how to access these services. < Strong oral and written communication skills. < Flexibility and ability to work as a team member. < Computer proficiency Word. Minimum Qualifications: < HS education or above and a strong understanding of the needs of women in the identified target area. < 1-5 years related work experience; preferably at least 2 years experience working with high need women or in a home visiting capacity < Preference will be given to bi-lingual candidates (Spanish preferred) < Ability to work independently and as a team < No travel restrictions, a personal reliable vehicle, and car insurance < Dependability THE POSITION OF CHW IS FULL-TIME and CLASSIFIED AS A NON- EXEMPT POSITION. IT IS THEREFORE NOT EXCLUDED FROM THE PROVISIONS OF THE FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT.

Job Description Job Summary: As the Community Health Worker, you will contribute to improving the health of communities and individuals by screening for Health-Related Social Needs (HRSNs), connecting them to services, and providing health education and community resource support. You will work together with healthcare systems, social service providers, and community-based organizations to make resources more accessible and improve the quality-of-service delivery through your compassionate, culturally competent support and coordination. Responsibilities: Screening and Documentation: • Complete screenings of the patient population for Social Determinants of Health (SDOH)., • Document findings in EPIC and other required platforms. Navigation Services: • Work with Medicaid Members to connect them to the appropriate services to address their HRSNs that align with the Members’ preferences., • Document interventions in EPIC and other required platforms., • Assist member with scheduling transportation through MAS or other available/appropriate resource., • Follow up with the Member to confirm the services were accessed and understand if their needs were met., • Establish and maintain relationships with community agencies, service providers, and stakeholders to stay informed about available resources and referral pathways. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of community resources appropriate to the needs of participants/families and act as an advocate between the participant/family and community service agencies. Support for Preventative Care: • Assist patients in completing preventative screenings, healthcare visits, immunizations, etc., as identified through Health Maintenance or payer quality measure reports. Cohort Intervention: • Manage assigned caseload of Medicaid members, • Provide support for people with behavioral health diagnoses and/or people who use drugs without using stigmatizing language or practices. Communicate compassionately with all individuals seeking services., • Remove barriers to access otherwise present due to the individuals’ limitations, disabilities, resources, etc., • Develop Social Care Plans for eligible Members that include a summary of Member needs, eligibility, services to which Members are referred, and status of those referrals. Update Social Care plans as needed., • Monitor and respond to communication(s) received from Members., • Promote appropriate use of healthcare resources by fostering a consistent connection with primary care., • Educate patients on when to use walk-in clinics or the Emergency Room. Attribution Management: • Outreach to attributed patients that are not scheduled for appointments., • Notify payers of patients who are in fact attributed to non-Guthrie PCP Qualifications: • High school diploma or equivalent; additional education/experience in healthcare or social services is a plus., • Experience working with Medicaid populations and understanding of social determinants of health (SDOH)., • Possesses strong communication skills (written and verbal). Communicates compassionately and professionally with all individuals seeking assistance., • Empathy and a commitment to improving patient outcomes., • Navigate complex systems of care with critical thinking, patience and perseverance., • Negotiation skills and the ability to develop strong working relationships, • Proficient in planning & time management, • Possesses adaptability skills (both in attitude and action). Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and as part of a team., • Must have strong personal computer program skills including Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel PowerPoint etc.), • Participation / facilitation of meetings either in person or via virtual platforms such as Teams, Zoom Preferred Qualifications: • Certification as a Community Health Worker., • Proficiency in using EPIC or similar electronic health record systems., • Familiarity with the U.S. healthcare system and federally funded healthcare programs, • Bilingual skills. Working Conditions: • This position may require travel within the community to meet with patients and Community Based Organizations., • Flexibility in working hours to accommodate patient needs., • May assume additional responsibilities, as required The pay ranges from $20.38-$31.81 per hour About Us Joining the Guthrie team allows you to become a part of a tradition of excellence in health care. In all areas and at all levels of Guthrie, you’ll find staff members who have committed themselves to serving the community. The Guthrie Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Guthrie Clinic is a non-profit, integrated, practicing physician-led organization in the Twin Tiers of New York and Pennsylvania. Our multi-specialty group practice of more than 500 physicians and 302 advanced practice providers offers 47 specialties through a regional office network providing primary and specialty care in 22 communities. Guthrie Medical Education Programs include General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Anesthesiology and Orthopedic Surgery Residency, as well as Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology and Pulmonary Critical Care Fellowship programs. Guthrie is also a clinical campus for the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.

Job Description Position Summary: Supports psycho‐social needs of patients who are currently receiving or recently received hospital based care. The Social Worker strives to enhance the optimized level of health and/or recovery; provide interventions for populations ranging from infants to geriatrics; serve as a resource for the healthcare team, assists in identifying discharge planning needs; and provides support/intervention in stress filled situations. Experience: Minimum two years post graduate experience as a social worker in a similar type of health care setting is strongly preferred. Successful completing a 6 month hospital, based orientation process is required. For staff providing care to patients in the state of New York, LMSW, LSW, or LCSW is required. Essential Functions: • Provides psychosocial evaluation to meet patient's medically related social needs. Such services include, but are not limited to:, • Assessment of the social and emotional factors related to the patient's illness, his need for care, his response to treatment, and adjustment to care in the hospital;, • Assessment of the patients' medical and nursing requirements, home situation, financial resources, and the community resources available in making decisions regarding his discharge., • Participates in unit interdisciplinary conferences to identify patients and families need of intervention., • Identifies problems and develops plan based on evaluation of patient's needs, • Participates in an on‐call system 24‐hour accessibility and accountability to meet patient needs, • Receives training to allow the provision of care and services support resources to trauma patients., • Responds to consults as required by policy, • Facilitate discharge planning to meet the patient's needs for continued care (i.e. for skilled nursing, rehabilitation, acute care transfer, or other facilities), • Identifying psycho‐social, environmental and financial problems that affect discharge planning., • Collaborates with the healthcare team in establishing discharge plan, • Consults with Case Manager as necessary and requested, • Keeps patient/family/referring facility informed of plan, • Completes appropriate/required documentation related to transfers., • Completes documentation on patient status; every 24 hours for acute, every 48 hours for acute for patients with whom we are engaged, • Documents appropriately to reflect continuous progress in plan of care., • Plan of care is documented fully as required, • Content reflects adequate details to enable extended members of healthcare team to remain informed and implement plan, • Entries are timely and reflect significant interactions/interventions that occur, • Hand offs are documented fully by end of each business day, • Documentation consists of all required regulatory components, • Assess and facilitate financial needs, • Utilizes various charity funds available in a responsible manner according to policies/procedures, • Assists patients / families with financial applications (PAMA, NYMA, disability paperwork, etc.), • Collaborates with Case Manager, Patient Business office, etc. to facilitate meeting financial needs, • Support patient/family/others during crisis situations, • Provide intervention for trauma and other psycho‐social crisis situations throughout the hospital, • Assist Clinical Coordinator/others with crisis interventions when on‐call, • Provides interventions for identified high‐risk patients (i.e. abuse, neglect, substance abuse, etc.) Other Duties: Performs other duties as assigned. The pay range for this position is $26.27-$41.61 About Us Joining the Guthrie team allows you to become a part of a tradition of excellence in health care. In all areas and at all levels of Guthrie, you’ll find staff members who have committed themselves to serving the community. The Guthrie Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Guthrie Clinic is a non-profit, integrated, practicing physician-led organization in the Twin Tiers of New York and Pennsylvania. Our multi-specialty group practice of more than 500 physicians and 302 advanced practice providers offers 47 specialties through a regional office network providing primary and specialty care in 22 communities. Guthrie Medical Education Programs include General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Anesthesiology and Orthopedic Surgery Residency, as well as Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology and Pulmonary Critical Care Fellowship programs. Guthrie is also a clinical campus for the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.

Job Description Established in 1909, George Junior Republic and its affiliates provide opportunities for success and wellness to the individuals, families, and communities served. About George Junior Republic: Established in 1992, Preventative Aftercare is committed to keeping families together by providing quality home based services to at-risk children, youth, adolescents and their families in their homes, schools and communities. Position Overview: We are looking for Intensive in-home Mental Health Workers and Mental Health Professionals for Clarion County, PA. George Junior Republic Preventative Aftercare is committed to assisting families in establishing safety, permanency, stability and well-being. This distinct, mobile position will provide intensive services and trauma informed care to a caseload of seven to ten families referred throughout the county for Children & Youth Services and/or Juvenile Probation. Services will be provided within the community, schools and homes. Evidence based practices and various treatment modalities will be utilized to engage families. Collaboration with schools, mental health agencies, substance abuse services, public assistance programs and other community support organizations is a priority for this position. Requirements: • Mental Health Worker: Bachelor's degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or a related field. A minimum of two years' experience in counseling, psychology, social work, or a related field., • Mental Health Professional: Master's degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or a related field., • Professional licensure preferred, • Must live in/near the county, • Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, • Act 33/34 clearances and FBI clearances, • Comprehensive health benefits, • Paid Time Off, • Vehicle allowance, • 401(k) with employer match, • Tuition reimbursement program, • Referral Bonus Program, • George Junior Republic is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or veteran status. Women are encouraged to apply. #INDLP

Job DescriptionWHO WE ARE: The Children’s Home of Wyoming Conference partners with children, families and communities throughout New York State to inspire hope, develop skills and cultivate healthy relationships for positive futures. Part Time: Monday - Thursday 3:30pm - 6:30pm Position Summary: The Child Care Worker provides stability to the children and families of the Therapeutic After School Program (TASP) by providing a flexible response to the clinical and childcare needs of the program. The Child Care Worker will function as an integral part of the TASP team. The role involves working with a group of up to 10 children. All of the children are at risk of placement outside the home, and our mission is to support them in a preventive and stabilizing capacity. Additionally, many of our kids have a traumatic background and may not respond to traditional methods of childcare work. Because of this, staff should expect to encounter challenging behaviors and be prepared to respond with patience and professionalism. Responsibilities: • Provide safe and responsible transport for youth, families and other Children’s Home affiliates as required by the program. Transportation responsibilities may be as much as three to four hours per day., • Develop and maintain therapeutic relationships with the children and their families that are responsive to their needs and are in accordance with the established treatment plan. Promote growth of the parent-child relationship as indicated by that plan, as well as the agency’s philosophy of family centered practice., • Ensure the standards of a high performing team member are role modeled on a daily basis. Maintain good relationships through collaboration and advocacy on client’s behalf with DSS, community agencies, schools, staff and other service providers., • Complete required reports and documentation in a timely manner, meeting all standards of content and professional presentation. Ensure timely, accurate recording of all components of clients’ records, including: progress notes, treatment planning, case specific materials, Connections Case Management System, etc., • Use family-centered practice approaches in service delivery and case planning in treatment, permanency planning and discharge. Develop and implement meaningful and innovative best practices that are consistent with progressive trends, directions and research., • Continuously evaluate the strengths and needs of children and family to provide appropriate planning. Promote and guide the development of enhanced coping, socialization, parenting and independent living skills through the treatment planning process., • Provide for the safety and well-being of at-risk children, through the judicious use of discipline, therapeutic crisis intervention, CARE principles, and supervision. Effectively communicate all behavioral, emotional, and medical needs to the Director or the assigned Case Manager., • Provide for the overall growth and development of each child through instructing, counseling and direction in matters of personal conduct, hygiene, appearance, social skills, school, routines, and work habits. Foster the physical, spiritual and emotional needs of each child., • Provide for the recreational needs of at-risk children by developing, implementing and supervising recreational activities both within and away from the program site. Foster the social, vocational and cultural needs and interests of each child in such planning. RequirementsEducation: • High school diploma or equivalent is required, • Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree is preferred Experience: • Two (2) years’ experience working with children and/or families in a healthcare or educational setting is required, • Driver's License and ability to maintain insurability throughout employment required Benefits Benefits available to all staff: • Student Loan and Tuition Reimbursement, • Employee Assistance Program, • Employee Discounts at the Southern Tier Community Center, • Agency-Paid CEUs, License Prep Course, and License Exam, • 403(b) with 6% employer contribution, • PTO plus 9 paid holidays, • Childcare Reimbursement, • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with HSA/FSA Accounts), • Life Insurance EEO Statement: The Children’s Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.

Job Description Who We Are: The Children’s Home of Wyoming Conference partners with children, families and communities throughout New York State to inspire hope, develop skills and cultivate healthy relationships for positive futures. $17-$17.50/hour (Full Time or Part Time available) Position Summary: Join our dedicated team of 2nd shift, 3rd shift or relief Childcare Workers, where your compassion and support make a real difference to the lives of children from challenging backgrounds. In this rewarding role, you’ll engage with youth of all ages in both residential and community settings, fostering therapeutic relationships that empower them to thrive. You'll actively participate in assessing each child's progress, serving as a positive role model and creating a nurturing environment that promotes their physical and emotional well-being. If you're ready to inspire and uplift young lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you! Responsibilities: • Develop and maintain therapeutic-positive relationships with the children and their families., • Promote the growth of guardian-child relationship., • Provide for the safety and well-being of the children in care and supervision of their whereabouts, attention to their needs and remembrance of their unique life situation always., • Communicate regularly with the unit supervisor, social worker and medical staff as needed on each child’s progress, behavioral, emotional, and medical needs., • Provide for the growth and development of each child in care through instructing, counseling and directing them in matters of personal conduct, hygiene, appearance, social skills, school, daily routines and work habits., • Be responsible for the security of the unit and unit office areas., • Provide safe and responsible transportation for youth, families, and other Children’s Home affiliates as required by program expectations. Requirements Education: • Experience working in human services, mental or behavioral health, or with youth preferred, • 21 years of age or older required, • Driver's License and ability to maintain insurability throughout employment preferred BenefitsBenefits available to all staff: • Student Loan and Tuition Reimbursement, • Employee Assistance Program, • Employee Discounts at the Southern Tier Community Center, • Agency-Paid CEUs, License Prep Course, and License Exam, • 403(b) with 6% employer contribution, • PTO plus 9 paid holidays, • Childcare Reimbursement, • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with HSA/FSA Accounts), • Life Insurance EEO Statement: The Children’s Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.

Certification as a Community Health Worker. As the Community Health Worker, you will contribute to improving the health of communities and individuals by screening for Health-Related Social Needs (HRSNs), connecting them to services, and providing health education and community resource support.

Job Description Accepting applications for Volunteer/Unpaid entry-level Driver/Aide/EMT position(s) at Union Volunteer Emergency Squad, Inc. (UVES). UVES is the 9-1-1 EMS provider to the Town of Union. UVES is seeking individuals who are committed to the overall success and continued growth of emergency medical services. The right candidate will be an individual who can demonstrate professionalism and a desire for personal growth in the healthcare industry. Candidates; minimally; should be highly motivated, creative, self-starting, team-oriented, ethical, respectful, and committed to community success. For more information on our community and organization, please visit: Benefits • Training allowances Provides basic and advanced life support care to sick and injured persons in the pre-hospital setting as authorized and directed by SREMS/Medical Control Physician in accordance with locally approved treatment protocols through the performance of acquired skills pertinent to the NYS level of the provider. Provides exemplary emergency medical services with care and compassion by performing these duties personally enabling UVES to become the premier emergency service organization providing revolutionary care and exceptional service. Position Responsibilities: • Provide direct patient care while operating from an ambulance, first response vehicle, field hospital, or other designated units., • Be responsible for and assist with the proper care and treatment of all sick and injured persons found within the organization's designated response area as well as in any mutual aid district, • Treat and transport, or assist with the treatment and transport of all patients in accordance with current organizational, regional, and state standards as outlined in their current manuals or protocol books which shall include but not be limited to:, • Assessing the nature and extent of illness and injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures to be followed or the need to request additional assistance, • Administers initial treatment at an emergency scene:, • Takes and records a patient's vital signs, • Performs CPR, • Restores and stabilizes heart rhythm in pulseless, non-breathing patients, • Performs other skills within the scope of practice as needed, • Assists in extricating trapped victims, • Initiates advanced life support procedures as authorized by the medical director including but not limited to:, • Cardiac monitoring and defibrillation, • Intravenous therapy, • Medication administration, • Endotracheal intubation and other advanced airway skills, • Transports sick and injured persons to appropriate treatment centers, • Observes, record, and report to the receiving physician the patient's condition and reaction to treatment as well as significant incidents related to the patient's care, • Communicates with the hospital, physician, and other medical personnel either in person, by telephone, or by radio, • Operates the ambulance with due diligence to the scene and/or hospital, • Prepares required reports and completes other shift paperwork as assigned, • Ensures all vehicles are properly stocked and in organizational readiness at all times by performing daily vehicle and equipment checks, • Function as trainer or preceptor as necessary, • Perform or assist with promotional or public relations activities as needed, • Requisitions and restocks supplies, materials, and equipment Experience/Education • High school graduate or GED (required), Associates Degree desired, • NYS Certified EMT or AEMT, • National Registry of EMT Certification desired, • Current Drivers License, • One year of patient care experience as a first responder, healthcare worker, lifeguard Volunteer/ Unpaid Job Posted by ApplicantPro