Community Health Worker - Full Time

Ellenville Regional Hospital•Ellenville, NY

just now•Onsite

About The Position

Community Health Workers (CHWs) are integral to community health at Ellenville Regional Hospital, serving as a bridge between residents and healthcare resources. They champion health education, delivering culturally sensitive information on disease prevention and healthy living. CHWs advocate for community well-being by identifying and addressing health barriers, and guide residents through the healthcare system, assisting with chronic condition management. In this multifaceted role, the CHW is crucial to the mission of the Ellenville Regional Rural Health Network (ERRHN), organizing and executing grant-funded outreach programs that directly address specific community health needs.

Requirements

Associates degree or equivalent
2+ years working in the field
Strong interpersonal and communication skills; comfortable engaging with diverse community populations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Canva, and social media platforms
Ability to drive a van and transport outreach equipment (must have a valid driver’s license).
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and work outdoors during events.
Highly organized with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Health, Nursing, Human Services or Marketing preferred
Experience in event coordination, marketing, public health, or related community-facing roles preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and attend community events, health fairs, school functions, and outreach activities to promote hospital and RHN programs.
Coordinate and manage information tables, booths, and displays at various events.
Represent Ellenville Regional Hospital and the RHN professionally and enthusiastically at all community engagements.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with community organizations, businesses, and local leaders.
Assist in organizing and facilitating community health education workshops and seminars.
Collect community feedback and event data to inform future programming.
Collaborate with the Marketing team to develop and implement outreach strategies that align with hospital goals and RHN objectives.
Design and distribute marketing materials including flyers, brochures, social media content, and digital campaigns using tools such as Canva.
Support the creation and management of events and posts for hospital and RHN Facebook pages.
Help ensure consistent branding and messaging across outreach materials and platforms.
Respond to general RHN inquiries via phone (RHN extension) and email.
Maintain and update the general RHN outreach schedule and records for reporting.
Track and assist with data reporting related to RHN deliverables, especially the HEAL Project.