Community Health Worker, Moving Mothers Health Forward Program

Who We Are: CAMBA is a community of staff, volunteers, clients, donors, neighbors and partners who work together to build an inclusive New York City, where all children and adults have access to the resources and supports they need to thrive.  We take a comprehensive approach by offering more than 180 integrated programs in:  Education & Youth Development, Family Support, Job Training & Employment Support Services, Health, Housing, and Legal Services. We reach more than 72,000 individuals and families each year at our 100 locations, including 10,000 youth.  CAMBA serves a diverse cross section of New Yorkers from new mothers in Brownsville to job seekers in the Rockaways. More than half of our clients are immigrants and refugees from around the globe. Over 85% of our families live in poverty, reflecting the challenges faced by nearly 1.7 million New Yorkers today.

CAMBA’s Robin Hood Foundation Moving Mothers Health Forward (MMHF) Health Program will consist of imbedded and continuous services provided to the communities of our two Brooklyn-based family shelters and the three NYCHA Public Housing Developments served by CAMBA’s Cornerstone Community Centers. 

Position: Community Health Worker

Reports To: Community Health Supervisor I

Location: 21 Snyder Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226

What The Community Health Worker Does:

• Conduct outreach to identify high need women and infants from events at community venues, schools, hospitals, clinics, churches, shelters, substance abuse treatment clinics, emergency rooms etc.
• Plan and utilize creative outreach strategy events (mailings, home visits, presentations, workshops, door-to-door flyer distribution) to motivate participants to agree to use UHF program services.
• Plan and facilitate educational presentations to participants, providers and others regarding MMHF and a variety of topics.
• Conduct initial intake and/or assessment of participants and family situations and needs, and periodic re-assessments.
• Assist participants in completing all CAMBA intake applications and consent forms.
• Create and maintain participant files.
• Manage a caseload across the life cycle.
• In collaboration with participants, prepare initial and periodic revisions of service plans, including short-term and long-term goals.
• Assist participants in attaining their goals by identifying and locating community resources for participants and by making referrals to appropriate services both within and outside CAMBA (i.e., physicians and dentists who can assure appropriate care throughout key life stages and support services like WIC and food stamps).
• Work with participants to overcome barriers/goals, assist participants in advocating for themselves and in moving toward self-sufficiency.
• Act as liaison and advocate for participants with referral sources regarding participant’s progress related to their education, healthcare, housing issues, etc.
• Follow-up with participants for a period of time after successful completion of their primary goals to assure their stability.
• Escort participants to appointments (educational, medical, social service, etc.) and act as translator if necessary.
• Assist participants in completing applications (i.e., assist with gathering documentation) for benefits and entitlements (i.e., health insurance), process applications on participants' behalf and follow-up to ensure enrollment.

Minimum Education/Experience Required:

• High School diploma or GED and 4 years of applicable experience and/or equivalent experience.

Other Requirements:

• Experience in working with or providing services to children and their families
• An ability to establish trusting relationships and acceptance of individual differences
• Experience and humility to work with culturally diverse families
• Ability and willingness to be available for occasional outreach activities on weekends or evenings.
• Bi-lingual Haitian Kreyol and English or Bi-lingual Spanish and English. (Highly Preferred)

Compensation: $42,426 annually
When salary ranges are listed, the range would represent the low and high end for the applicable position & program. The salary offered would be based on various factors unique to each program and candidate. This includes but is not limited to experience, education, budget and/or program size, internal equity, skills and other factors that may be required for the position and organization.

Status: Full-Time
Benefits: CAMBA offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick time), and paid holidays.

CAMBA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace. People of color, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people are encouraged to apply. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, marital or veteran status, pregnancy status or sexual orientation.