Community Health Worker (Spanish Bilingual)

August 26

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Finger Lakes Community Health

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Eight health centers in the Finger Lakes offering medical, dental, and behavioral health services.

Primary Care • Dental • Behavioral Health • Reproductive Health Services • Telehealth

201 - 500

Description

• Connect underserved populations to health and social service delivery systems • Empower individuals by helping them prioritize their needs • Assist community members in accessing the services they need • Make appropriate referrals to health and social services • Manage care, and care transition (HRSA), of individuals with chronic conditions, or complex health care needs • Track outcomes of interagency referrals and conduct ongoing follow-up • Monitor client status, provide support, and ensure continuity of care • Coordinate and participate in clinical outreach to meet basic health needs of underserved populations (In-camp, mobile dental, home visiting) • Assist members of the underserved populations to enroll and maintain participation in health and social service safety programs • Increase awareness of the needs of underserved populations, advocate with and on behalf of underserved populations, and build strong partnerships to strengthen services • Establish a visible presence in the community, provide information, education, services and support where members of the underserved populations live, work, spend time, and access services • Build strong partnerships with and among health and social service organizations frequently accessed by underserved populations • Organize activities where mobile medical (in-camp)/dental services can be provided, completing intake forms, assisting with interpretation and providing education on various health topics

Requirements

• High School Diploma and experience working with underserved populations • Current New York State driver’s license and auto insurance in compliance with FLCH underwriting agreement • A clean driving record is required in order to drive on behalf of FLCH • Possess excellent interpersonal, communications, public speaking, and presentation skills • Possess the ability to communicate fluently in both English and Spanish • Language testing using an independent third party will be required for proof of proficiency • Possess basic level computer skills