Community Outreach Spec

Temple University • Philadelphia, PA

17d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Community Health Worker under the PHA CARES program will provide CHW services primarily to original and new residents in Bartram Village, a Philadelphia Housing Authority development. The CHW will conduct intake and assessments, plan health education workshops virtually or in-person at least monthly, may be asked to do home visits and make phone contact, maintain data, and contribute to quarterly reports on outcomes. Interaction between the CHW and PHA residents is designed to promote positive behavior change, regular health monitoring, and stress the importance of addressing health issues for themselves and other family members.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 6 months of relevant experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Strong computer-related skills using Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), and Google applications.
• Excellent customer service Skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of community resources
• Keep documentation that aligns with services provided
• Resident of Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA)
• PA Child Abuse Clearance
• PA State Police Criminal Background Check
• FBI Fingerprint Criminal Background Check

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a minimum of 75 hours of Community Health Worker Core Training
• General Experience in a medical or health-related field and knowledge of medical terminology
• Resident of PHA Bartram Village location

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake and assessments
• Plan health education workshops virtually or in-person at least monthly
• May be asked to do home visits and make phone contact
• Maintain data
• Contribute to quarterly reports on outcomes
• Promote positive behavior change
• Promote regular health monitoring
• Stress the importance of addressing health issues for themselves and other family members

Benefits

• A hybrid work schedule
• Full medical, dental, vision coverage
• Paid time o11 Paid Holidays 11 Paid Holidays
• Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE
• A generous retirement plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED