Community Health Worker – St. Peters Hospital – PT Days Position Available In Albany, New York

Community Health Worker

• St. Peter’s Hospital
• PT Days St. Peter’s Health Partners
• 3.4 Albany, NY Job Details Part-time $21.50
• $28.

11 an hour 18 hours ago Qualifications Bilingual BLS Certification Mid-level High school diploma or GED Data collection 1 year Associate’s degree

Full Job Description Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Day Shift Description:

: Community Health Worker; CHWB

• St. Peter’s Hospital
• Part Time; 20 hours per week

POSITION PURPOSE

This position works in collaboration with the Community Health and Well-Being Team, as well as

Human Resources and Community Based Organization Position Highlights:

Recognized leader: Magnet Hospital in the

Capital Region Quality of Life:

Where career opportunities and quality of life converge

Advancement:

Strong orientation program, generous tuition allowance and career development

Work/Life:

Positions and shifts to accommodate all schedules We offer great Benefits including : Competitive Pay, Paid Leave. Shift Differentials, just to name a few.

Narrative:

Grant funded position. A Community Health Worker (CHW) is a frontline public health worker, who is a trusted member of and/or has a remarkable understanding of the community served. This trusting relationship with the community enables the CHW to serve as a liaison/link/intermediary between the SPHP and the community to facilitate access to services and improve the quality and cultural competence of service delivery. In this position, the CHW will serve as a “success coach” for newly hired front line colleagues at St. Peter’s Health Partners. The CHW/Success Coach will provide support to ensure colleagues feel supported in their new role. A CHW builds individual and community capacity by increasing health knowledge and self-sufficiency through a range of activities such as mentoring, providing community resources and advocacy for colleagues. Acts as a mentor and resource to newly hired colleagues, in frontline positions, in order to navigate the onboarding process. Builds and maintains strong relationships with newly hired colleagues to facilitate successful onboarding and job retention. Facilitates or conducts enrollment in available internal and community services, unmet social needs, such as food assistance, transportation and access to health care, educational opportunities. Serves as a liaison between human resources and colleagues to facilitate open lines of communication. Provides in-service education to service community-based organizations on the role of a CHW/Success Coach. Continuously expands knowledge and understanding of community services and resources; maintains frequent contact with community agencies serving vulnerable populations and participates in community meetings. Uses Social Care tools via The Community Resource and Unite Us platforms for coordination of services. Completes timely and accurate documentation of services provided to colleagues via electronic platform. Documents notes, activities, service plans, and outcomes achieved by individuals in an effective manner. Assists with data collection and interpretation relevant to understanding outcomes of services provided.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. High School Diploma / associate’s degree preferred. One to three (1-3 years) of community involvement experience. Ability to earn a CHW certificate is preferred. Must be able to operate effectively in a collaborative, shared leadership environment. 2. Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals and values of Trinity Health. 3. Must be able to operate effectively in a collaborative, shared leadership environment. 4. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively engage with colleagues. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to colleagues. Work requires ability to communicate orally and to hear or communicate with target population. Bi-lingual skills to work with patients in their native language are preferred; certification as a medical interpreter/translator is a plus Work requires proofreading and checking documents for accuracy. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is preferred. Must be comfortable working and serving in a diverse and inclusive environment, and operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS 1.

Must be able to adapt to frequently changing work priorities and be able to prioritize and balance the requirements of working with the System Office and Regional Health Ministries (RHMs). 2. Must be able to travel to various SPHP sites and other locations as needed. 3. Requires working in a normal office environment where there are relatively few physical discomforts due to dust, dirt, noise, and the like. 4. Requires spending time in other agencies and environments within the community where there may be some disruptions due to noise, interruptions and the like. 5. Must possess good manual dexterity in order to operate a computer keyboard. 6. Must possess good hearing in order to be effective on extensive telephone conference calls and for in person communication. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties so assigned.

Pay range:

$21.50

• 28.

11 Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.