About The Position
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.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED and 4 years of applicable experience and/or equivalent experience.
Nice To Haves
- Bi-lingual Haitian Kreyol/English or Spanish/English is Preferred.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Plan and utilize creative outreach strategy events (such as mailings, home visits, baby showers, door to door flyer distribution) to motivate participants to agree to use CHW program services.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
