Community Health Worker - Asthma Coordinator

FPHNY Recruitment Team • New York, NY

160d • Onsite

About The Position

The Fund for Public Health in New York City, in partnership with the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, is seeking a grant-funded Community Health Worker for the Congestion Pricing - Bronx Asthma Initiative Grant. The position provides point-of-care education and support to pediatric patients, caregivers, and families to help them manage asthma. Work takes place in pediatric emergency and inpatient settings and by phone, serving communities in the South Bronx. The role is part of the Center for Health Equity and Community Wellness, which works with community, faith-based, and health care organizations to address inequities and improve New Yorkers’ health and well-being.

The position is based at the listed Bronx locations and works Tuesday through Saturday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, in a hospital/office environment. It reports to the Asthma Program Manager and is grant-funded through June 30, 2027. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Candidates must live in the New York City tri-state area (New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut).

Requirements

• Must live in the New York City tri-state area (New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut).
• Successful completion of a background check is required for employment.

Responsibilities

• Engage pediatric patients, caregivers, and families in the pediatric emergency room, inpatient pediatric floor, and by phone to assess causes of asthma exacerbations.
• Assess baseline asthma knowledge and address gaps using educational materials on asthma physiology, medications, and triggers.
• Educate patients and families about hospital and health department resources for asthma control and reducing environmental triggers.
• Provide education on Medication Administration Forms and review asthma action plans.
• Assess health-related social needs and refer patients to appropriate programs, including Integrated Pest Management.
• Refer patients to internal or external case management services when other needs are identified.
• Review medication prescriptions for appropriate asthma medications, discuss needed optimization with the emergency department provider, and address pharmacy or insurance barriers.
• Help facilitate follow-up appointments with primary care providers, subspecialists, or clinical representatives from the Office of School Health.
• Document each patient encounter in detail in the electronic medical record.
• Collect and summarize data to monitor patient contacts and changes in outcomes.
• Participate in public health detailing initiatives in the South Bronx when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the department’s and organization’s goals and mission.

Benefits

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)-eligible employer
• Generous paid time off policy
• Medical, dental, and life insurance with low or no employee contribution
• Retirement savings plan with generous employer contribution
• Flexible spending medical and commuter benefits plan
• Meaningful work at an organization striving to advance health equity and social justice

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed