Counselor, Required Spanish - Brooklyn

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

8h • Onsite

About The Position

Family Health Centers at NYU Langone, a designated Level 3 Medical Home, is the largest federally qualified health center network in New York State, and the second largest in the nation. It includes eight primary care sites, 40 school-based health centers and dental clinics, four day care centers, the nation's largest dental residency program, and New York State's largest behavioral health program. The network also includes 12 community medicine sites providing care to disenfranchised New Yorkers, comprehensive HIV services, chemical dependency programs, and a family support center that offers educational, vocational, and other social support programs. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge. We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Pediatric Peer Support Specialist, Required Spanish - Brooklyn. In this role, the successful candidate The Counselor is responsible for providing case management support for community members and participants at the Family Support Center. This includes outreach, assessment, eligibility screening, and support in connecting to needed benefits and resources. The Program Counselor will also facilitate psychoeducational workshops for community members and assist people in navigating systems. Excellent engagement skills and ability to work with individuals and families.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1+ years relevant experience working, ability to plan and manage
• Knowledge of public benefits
• History of immigrant community engagement
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Good interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Conducts outreach and educational workshops
• Interviews clients to assess needs for social services.
• Identifies and makes referrals to a variety of public and community agencies providing food, shelter, clothing, medical, educational, and other services
• Schedules client appointments and acts as client advocate in obtaining services.
• Manages caseload and documents services provided in EPIC and other required platforms.
• Provide advocacy around SNAP and other public benefits
• Documents and tracks work, including referrals, benefit applications, outreach and case management.
• Provides assistance with benefit applications and re-certifications.
• Other duties as assigned by Family Support leadership.
• Attend staff meetings and other appropriate meetings provided by the agency.

Benefits

• comprehensive benefits and wellness package
• financial security benefits
• generous time-off program
• employee resources groups for peer support
• holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees