Community Health Worker - Bilingual (Travel Required)

Village Care•New York, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

VillageCare is looking for an enthusiastic and passionate Community Health Worker. This role will act as a liaison between VillageCareMAX members and the care team to ensure appropriate care is assessed by conducting in home visits. The Community Health Worker will identify and initiate referrals to social service programs, serve as a single point of contact for the member and support the implementation of care activities.

Requirements

3 years of health/social job-related experience
High school diploma required - Associate's preferred
Strong ability to solve problems independently and interact with an integrated team
Exceptional skills of organization, communication, professional interaction, human relation skills, and analytical skills required.
This position covers all boroughs - 100% field work.
Must be fluent in either Cantonese, Mandarin, Russian or Spanish.
Must reside within the New York Tri-State Area - NY, NJ, or CT.

Responsibilities

Coaching on chronic health conditions and self-care.
Supporting members in developing health management plans.
Advocating to member and families as needed and collaborating with the interdisciplinary care team.
Establishing positive supportive relationships and effectively working with a diverse group of members.