What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Health Worker position at Jericho Road Community Health Center?
SUPERVISOR: Priscilla Project Manager HOURS: 8:30-5 M-F (flexibility a must)
CLASSIFICATION: Full-time/Hourly/Non-Exempt PRIMARY LOCATION: 233 West Ferry
(must be able to travel to multiple locations as needed)
QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of the community, community organizations, and community leaders
Must complete Community Health Worker and doula training programs once hired
JOB SUMMARY: The Community Health Worker will work to improve healthy birth outcomes by empowering socially isolated, at risk women as they go through the process of pregnancy, labor and delivery. They will do this by evaluating, responding to, and advocating for the needs of prenatal and postpartum clients through maternal health case management services.
Essential Job Duties
COLLABORATIVE
Provide advocacy, support and follow-up to determine if services are received and assist families with health behavior changes.
Participate in staff meetings and staff development training to enhance and improve personal knowledge of topics applicable to Job Summary.
CLIENT CARE
Identify issues and assist clients in accessing maternal health care services
Provide assistance and/or referrals to obtain other essential support services
Provide culturally appropriate prenatal and postpartum health education
Assist families to identify needs, provide basic health information, and make appropriate referrals through monthly home visits.
Maintain accurate records
Promote self-sufficiency in meeting short and long term needs and goals with clients
Provide home visiting services to approximately 20-25 clients at any given time.
Conduct weekly Baby Cafe sessions depending on caseload interest
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