Catholic Charities is an organization that values helping others at any stage in their life, regardless of race, creed, or lifestyle. We place a special emphasis on helping those who are economically poor and the vulnerable. Catholic Charities is made up of multiple geographic and service-specific agencies. We are privileged to make a difference and love what we do. We value work-life balance and offer an extensive benefit package.
We are currently hiring a Community Health Worker, to work in our Care Coordination Office. As the Community Health Worker, you would be responsible for:
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Conduct outreach and engagement activities in greater capital region based on program guidelines
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Maintain professional relationships with service providers
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Represent the agency in keeping with agency mission and standards of professionalism and ethics
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Provide information about diseases, medications, psychosocial issues and harm reduction education to patients/members
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Use health information technology to link to services and resources and communicate among team members, providers, and patients/members and their families/caregivers
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Collect and report on data for program evaluation
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Deliver the National Diabetes Prevention Program lifestyle change program as it was designed. Lifestyle Coaches can add their personal strengths as a coach and provide culturally relevant examples of food, types of physical activity, barriers, etc. but should not alter the key messages of the curriculum
Community Health Worker Minimum Salary: $23.07
Community Health Worker Maximum Salary: $23.07
Community Health Worker Schedule: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm (Full-time)
Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor's Degree in any of the following fields:
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Child & family studies, community mental health, counseling, education, nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, psychology, recreation, recreation therapy, rehabilitation, social work, sociology, or speech and hearing;
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OR
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NYS licensure and current registration as a Registered Nurse and a bachelor’s degree;
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OR
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A Bachelor’s level education or higher in any field with five years of experience working directly with persons with behavioral health diagnoses;
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OR
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A Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC).
Experience:
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2 years (a Master’s degree in a related field may substitute for one year’s experience) in either:
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Providing direct services to persons diagnosed with mental disabilities, developmental disabilities, alcoholism or substance abuse
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Linking persons who have been diagnosed with mental disabilities, developmental disabilities, alcoholism or substance abuse to abroad range of services essential to successfully living in a community setting
Other:
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Familiarity with and sensitivity to specialized needs of people with chronic illnesses, HIV/AIDS, of people with substance abuse and mental health issues, of people of color and of GLBT individuals.
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MUST have a personal cell phone, valid driver’s license, proof of current car insurance and registration and access to a reliable, working vehicle.
Benefits:
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We value work-life balance and offer some stellar benefits:
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For benefit-eligible positions:
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Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
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Retirement planning options
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Generous Time Off (as an eligible employee, you will accrue up to 23 days off in your first year, based on your standard work day)
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Click here to view our benefit brochure!
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A collaborative work environment
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Employee Assistance Program
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Employee Discounts (movie tickets, hotels, flights, amusement parks, etc.)
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Exciting referral bonuses
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Ongoing training and development
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Recognition and Awards
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Career Growth
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A collaborative team culture
Catholic Charities is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Law:
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Know Your Rights
Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)
