Community Health Worker, iCare/Perinatal and Infant Community Health Collaborative Program (PICHC)
5 months ago
New York
Job Description Who We Are: CAMBA is a community of staff, volunteers, clients, donors, neighbors and partners who work together to build an inclusive New York City, where all children and adults have access to the resources and supports, they need to thrive. We take a comprehensive approach by offering more than 180 integrated programs in: Education & Youth Development, Family Support, Job Training & Employment Support Services, Health, Housing, and Legal Services. We reach almost 80,000 individuals and families, including almost 13,000 youth. CAMBA serves a diverse cross section of New Yorkers from new mothers in Brownsville to job seekers in the Rockaways. More than half of our clients are immigrants and refugees from around the globe. Over 85% of our families are living in poverty, reflecting the challenges faced by nearly 1.7 million New Yorkers today. CAMBA’s Initiating Change Around Reproductive Empowerment (iCARE): Through a grant from the New York State Department of Health, iCARE seeks to address maternal and infant health behavior, supports and service systems across three key life stages: preconception, prenatal/postpartum, and inter-conception. iCARE provides high need women and infants with services focused on improved maternal and infant health outcomes to the hardest-to-reach populations in the 11203, 11226, 11233 and 11212 communities. Position: Community Health Worker Reports To: Community Health Worker Supervisor Location: 21 Synder Avenue Brooklyn NY 11226 What The Community Health Worker Does: • Interview and evaluate applicants for services, formulate service plans and goals, and aid participants to implement service plans., • Work with participants to overcome barriers/goals, assist participants in advocating for themselves and in moving toward self-sufficiency., • Provide education on topics related but not limited to childbearing, reproductive health child safety, parenting and infant and child development., • Act as liaison and advocate for participants with referral sources regarding participant’s progress related to their education, healthcare, housing issues, etc., • Locate and connect participants to appropriate community resources., • Conduct street outreach to recruit participants from local businesses, schools, hospitals, clinics, etc., • Bi-lingual Haitian Kreyol/English or Spanish/English is Preferred. Status: Full-time (35 hours per week) Benefits: CAMBA offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick time), and paid holidays. CAMBA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace. People of color, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people are encouraged to apply. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, marital or veteran status, pregnancy status or sexual orientation. Powered by JazzHR aOoGmfm54v