LEAD COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER

ANTHONY L JORDAN HEALTH CORPORATION•City of Rochester, NY

About The Position

The health services that became the Anthony L Jordan Health Corporation (Jordan Health) began more than 100 years ago, in 1904. As one of the first 5 Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) established in the nation, its roots are steeped in service to those who face barriers to health and health care, meeting their need for comprehensive medical, dentistry, behavioral health, and community services. Starting in northeast Rochester, NY, Jordan Health has since expanded to become a network of primary care offices and health centers serving residents living in three quadrants of Rochester, NY and in Canandaigua, N.Y. Jordan Health is now seeking a Lead Community Health Worker who, under the guidance of the Director of Care Coordination, is primarily responsible for providing oversight of training and guidance to Community Health Workers. If you want to apply your specialized experience and education in an environment where you can make a difference and significantly impact patients’ quality of life, please consider our Lead Community Health Worker opportunity.

Requirements

Associates degree in human services or commensurate experience in outreach/community health.
Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
BLS through the American Heart Association
NYS Infection Control certification

Nice To Haves

Medical office/hospital or outreach experience a plus.
Experience with diverse cultures and populations preferred.
Demonstration of supervisory and or leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Improve performance and effectiveness of Community Health Workers with patients.
Establishes and maintains successful collaborative relationship between Community Health Workers team and other departments.
Establishes and maintains successful partnerships with external agencies.
Perform all duties of a Community Health Worker with own small caseload.
Supervise and complete bi-weekly timecards for all Community Health Workers.