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SCFCA Community Health Workers Program PY 24-25 (JULY)

The South Carolina Free Clinic Association (SCFCA) proposes to have AmeriCorps members who will serve as Community Health Workers (CHWs) to provide health and social services navigation in free clinics in the following counties: Aiken, Anderson, Beaufort, Charleston, Georgetown, Greenville, Greenwood, Jasper, Kershaw, Laurens, and Pickens. Member Duties: Each AmeriCorps member will be assigned a caseload of clients. AmeriCorps members will be responsible for building an initial patient profile, conducting telephonic and in-person outreach efforts, health coaching, and creating a community resources guide for the clinic.

Member Duties : ach AmeriCorps member will be assigned a caseload of clients. AmeriCorps members will be responsible for building an initial patient profile, conducting telephonic and in-person outreach efforts, health coaching, and creating a community resources guide for the clinic.

Program Benefits : Living Allowance , Training , Education award upon successful completion of service .

Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours .

Service Areas :
Health , Community Outreach .

Skills :
Team Work , Communications , Computers/Technology , Community Organization .

• $27.85 - $33.32 per hour
• 100% paid health, vision, and dental options
• 19 PTO days & 12 Holidays per year
• Voluntary benefits: FSA, EAP, Commuter Checks, Life Insurance, Legal, and more
• 3% retirement match/contribution
• Professional Development Trainings and Opportunities, Leadership Academy Programs, and All Staff Events
• Dynamic, mission-driven culture and supportive leadership. We support you in supporting others

• Perform daily street outreach to engage homeless adults in medical care, apply for benefits, referral to psychiatric care, social services, complete coordinated entry assessments (outreach will occur in unincorporated Mid-County including Castro Valley, San Lorenzo, Cherryland, Fairview, and parts of San Leandro and Hayward).
• Collaborate with medical staff to provide cohesive outreach as a team.
• Assistance with identifying outreach sites.
• Staying up to date with local resources.
• Provide health education, harm reduction interventions including Naloxone training.
• Provide Medi-Cal and Benefits Advocacy. Assist with signing up for benefits.
• Assist with coordination with Housing Resource Center staff to support participants with completing coordinated entry assessments and obtaining housing documentation.
• Attend and participate in BNL meetings.
• Providing and tracking referrals in HMIS.
• Help participants build and mobilize social support, facilitating client empowerment to fully engage with all members of their health care team.
• Transport clients to medical appointments and other pertinent housing and benefit appointments to aid with connecting to primary care and patient advocacy as well as housing and benefits.
• Collaborate with other professionals to evaluate medical and social needs.
• Support monthly reporting requirements for the Program.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelors degree (strongly preferred) and/or equivalent experience can be substituted for college degree requirements
• 2 years of field experience working with people with co-occurring disorders and/or who are homeless.
• Internal candidates Only: Will substitute educational requirement for 2 years field experience and a proven track record to work effectively within an outreach setting.
• Use of personal vehicle and proof of valid California Driver's License and current auto insurance, along with a clean DMV record, is required, including driving and transportation of participants when required.
• Flexible schedule to work evening and weekend hours as needed.

• Vacation Accrual Rate : San Joaquin County vacation accrual rate consistent with the candidate's total years of public service.

• Sick Leave : Candidates leaving other employment may receive credit for actual non-reimbursable sick leave hours (up to 160 hours) from their last agency. Hours shall be subject to San Joaquin County's minimum sick leave cash out provisions.

• New Hire Retention Bonus :

• Assists various public health professionals and technical staff in providing a wide variety of services in the area community public health.
• Assists in teaching basic health practices to clients and families, particularly in areas of communicable disease transmission, prevention and treatment; may assist in re-enforcing basic public health concepts of nutrition, hygiene, sanitation and related.
• Assists in conducting field investigations to locate persons possibly infected or who test positive for communicable diseases, including HIV infection, and those with whom they have had contact; assists in providing follow-up counseling as to treatment options and resources available; makes referrals as appropriate.
• Assists in interviewing, gathering and assembling related information and preparing reports; maintains appropriate records and files.
• Translates various written material and instructions of other staff for non-English speaking clients and families; assists staff in working with clients of non-traditional cultural patterns and dealing with various cultural barriers.
• Participates in development of programs and delivery of services for high-risk groups; provides information and counseling regarding HIV antibody and other communicable disease testing.
• Provides basic community health and communicable disease education to clients, community groups, inmates, and interested persons.

• Written Exam : The civil service written exam is a multiple choice format. If the written exam is administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list.

• Oral Exam : The oral exam is a structured interview process that will assess the candidate's education, training, and experience and may include a practical exercise. The oral exam selection process is not a hiring interview. A panel of up to four people will determine the candidate's score and rank for placement on the eligible list. Top candidates from the eligible list are referred for hiring interviews. If the oral exam is administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list.

• Written & Oral Exam : If both a written exam and an oral exam is administered, the written exam is weighted at 60% and the oral exam is weighted at 40% unless otherwise indicated on the announcement. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% on each examination in order to be placed on the eligible list.

• Rate-out : A rate-out is an examination that involves a paper rating of the candidate's application using the following criteria: education, training, and experience. Candidates will not be scheduled for the rate-out process.

• Online exams must be completed in one sitting and can only be taken once

• Candidates will have access to an online exam within the allotted time only

• A steady internet connection is highly recommended

• The allotted time will still continue if a candidate closes the window or gets disconnected

• Once the allotted time expires, access to the exam will be unavailable

• September 16, 1940 to December 31, 1946
• June 27, 1950 to January 31, 1955
• August 5, 1964 to May 7, 1975
• Persian Gulf War, August 2, 1990, through a date to be set by law or Presidential Proclamation.

• Rule of the Rank : The top rank or ranks of eligibles will be referred for hiring interviews. The minimum number of names to be referred will be equal to the number of positions plus nine, or 10% of the eligible list, whichever is higher. When filling nine or more positions in a department at the same time, the top rank or ranks will be referred and the minimum number of names shall be two times the number of positions to be filled or 10% of the eligible list, whichever is higher. This applies only to open competitive recruitments.

• Rule of Five : The top five names will be referred for hiring interviews. This applies only to department or countywide promotional examination.

• They are related to the Appointing Authority or
• The employment would result in one of them supervising the work of the other.

• Conduct outreach activities in the community to raise awareness about available health services and programs.
• Educate community members on preventive health practices, chronic disease management, and navigating the healthcare system.
• Assist individuals in enrolling for health insurance, accessing medical appointments, and utilizing community resources.
• Build trust and rapport with individuals and families facing health disparities.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records of client interactions and services provided.
• Collaborate with local healthcare providers, social service agencies, and community organizations.
• Identify community health needs and report findings to program managers.
• Develop and distribute informational materials on health topics.
• Organize and participate in community health events and workshops.
• Provide support and advocacy for clients navigating complex health and social systems.
• Attend regular team meetings, both virtual and in-person, to discuss cases and program development.
• Stay informed about current public health issues and resources relevant to the target community.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a health-related field, social work, or public health is preferred.
• Previous experience in community outreach, public health, social services, or a related field is highly desirable.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to connect with diverse populations.
• Understanding of basic public health principles and common health issues.
• Knowledge of local health and social service resources in the Cincinnati area.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a hybrid team.
• Proficiency in basic computer skills, including email and online platforms for remote communication.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for in-person outreach.
• Bilingual skills (e.g., Spanish) are a plus.
• Empathy, patience, and a strong commitment to improving community health outcomes.

• Perform community-based outreach activities such as home visits, provider visits, telephone calls and correspondence.
• Confirm patient information and coverage via EPACES.
• Follow engagement activities from an assigned calendar provided monthly.
• Document all patient outreach activities in the Health Home EMR (electronic medical record), complete a Time Log reflecting the outreach activity and submit to Intake Coordinator daily.
• If an Intake is agreed upon with potential enrollee complete the Demographics Form, A FACT GP, and the correct Health Home releases form. Upon return to the office complete a Time Log and a Progress Note in the Health Home EMR.
• Prepare and maintain Health Home intake packets for each individual Health Home.
• Respond to calls from Health Home regarding patients at noted hospital Emergency Rooms.
• Complete Intakes as assigned.
• Complete Bottom-Up Screening Forms as needed.
• Any tasks or duties assigned by Managing Staff and/or Program Director.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Computer literacy including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and EHR.
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Knowledge of community resources, sensitivity towards persons with chronic illnesses and mental health related conditions.
• Willingness to conduct field work in the community to connect with clients and available to travel throughout the required catchment area as needed by navigating the public transportation systems.
• Available to work a flexible schedule or non-traditional work hours as needed in response to program and staff needs.

BronxWorks helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being. From toddlers to seniors, we feed, shelter, teach, and support our neighbors to build a stronger community. In all aspects of our work, we strive for the highest ethical and performance standards and guided by the belief that people are to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their present situation or past experiences. We have 62 locations throughout the borough providing a variety of programs that offer assistance in the areas of family, children and youth support, educational services, elder care, homelessness, mental health, and workforce development. We are an employer of choice for anyone interested in a meaningful career in the social services field.

BronxWorks has provided homeless outreach in the Bronx via contracts with the NYC Department of Homeless Services since 1995. Our outreach team cavasses the Bronx 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year to identify and engage street homeless to connect them to services, with the ultimate goal of ending their homelessness.

BronxWorks is hiring Outreach Workers for the for the Homeless Outreach Team Program.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct persistent and compassionate outreach as part of a two-person team
• Engage and build rapport with chronically street homeless individuals in the Bronx
• Drive agency vehicles for mobile outreach work and to transport clients
• Support licensed clinicians with mobile medical outreach
• Maintain familiarity with social services and resources available within the agency and in the community; provide referrals as appropriate
• Document all interactions with clients
• Perform additional duties as assigned
• To support 24/7 hours of operation, this position requires evening and weekend availability

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Candidate must have a valid driver's license which has been held for at least 1 year; in the last 3 years, candidate must have obtained no more than 3 license violation points
• Bilingual/ multilingual preferred, but not required
• Proficiency with computers, common office equipment, and basic typing skills
• Strong interpersonal communication

• Ability to use a computer for prolonged periods
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
• Ability to stand, walk, or sit for long periods of time
• Ability to bend and retrieve objects and/or documents
• Ability to travel in the boroughs of New York City and its adjacent counties via public transportation
• Ability to travel for a minimum of | mile within a reasonable amount of time and in all types of weather, including inclement weather, if required to conduct home visits and/or field work
• TB Test required within the first 120 days of employment

1. Apply and enforce approved agency policies and procedures.
2. Assure that all appropriate intra-agency correspondence is received and understood by staff.
3. Ensure that recruitment involves MSFW's that are most in need of the National Farmworker Jobs Program services in the assigned service area.
4. Assist with the establishment and updating of MOU's with community organizations along with the Resource Network Directory.
5. Complete and submit all required personnel forms and documents in a timely manner.
6. Resolve disputes involving MET that may arise among agency staff, clients, community partners, elected officials or other stakeholders.
7. Provide high quality case management services for agency clients.
8. Establish and maintain professional relationships with clients that promote ongoing discussions about individual needs, goals, and objectives, enumeration of barriers to professional and personal growth, identify progress and measure success.
9. Administer and conduct appropriate assessment measures, including ongoing client dialog, that establish objective educational and career related needs.
10. In partnership with the client, develop and update Individual Employment Plan (IEP), utilizing objective assessment criteria and relevant client input.
11. Secure necessary services for clients, utilizing, as able, organizations or providers with expertise or heightened capacity.
12. Maintain confidentiality of client-specific information.
13. Implement and monitor workforce investment activities and other appropriate programming within area.
14. Assure that assigned programs meet qualitative and quantitative objectives.
15. Perform role in continuous improvement and quality assurance measures.
16. Maintain close contact with community partners and stakeholders.
17. Assure placement of clients in employment that meets or exceeds the standards established in the program goals.
18. Carry out agency services consistent with applicable regulations, codes, and laws in accordance with appropriate legal and ethical standards.
19. Prepare and review applicable documents for accuracy and content (sign and forward as appropriate).
20. Identify qualified and capable education and training providers and negotiate contracts that result in effective client progress toward goals and objectives identified in the IEP.
21. Develop and maintain comprehensive resource center for client/staff use that includes labor market, education training, and other related information.
22. Analyze workforce, education, and other related information utilizing current data to identify emerging trends and labor market dynamics. Share this information with other staff and clients in order to maximize benefits for target population.
23. Conduct follow-up activities with clients and placement sponsors.
24. Complete assigned reports, forms, and documents and forward them as indicated.
25. Keep supervisor and other agency administration apprised of all relevant developments within area utilizing appropriate media.
26. Respond to requests from supervisor and administrative office for information in a timely manner, assuring comprehensiveness and accuracy of response.
27. As directed or otherwise authorized in writing by MET, represent the agency within the local community.
28. Employee must be bilingual in English and Spanish.
29. Attend meetings, conferences, and other sessions that further the objectives of the agency. Also represent the agency on appropriate advisory bodies, councils, and other entities.
30. Perform all other duties as outlined by supervisor.

Job Type

Full-time

Description

BASIC FUNCTION : The Outreach Worker plays a vital role in engaging individuals in the community who are impacted by substance use. This position involves proactive outreach, relationship-building, and linkage to treatment services. The Outreach Worker serves as a bridge between community members and the agency's substance use disorder treatment programs, aiming to reduce barriers to care and support long-term recovery.

MAJOR DUTIES :

• Canvass, engage and be a presence in areas with a high concentration of people with substance use disorder
• Outreach new and current clients in promoting service goals and escorting clients when needed
• Communicate and build relationships with all community stakeholders
• Researches potential referring agencies and participates in preparing marketing materials.
• Contacts referring agencies and provides on-site presentations to staff about LESC's programs.
• Gives feedback and offers solutions to LESC intake staff as to referral problems that arise.
• Ensures that clients, that is, both referrals and referred individuals are satisfied by the referral process and services.
• Represents LESC at fairs, workshops, conferences, etc.
• Participates in the Utilization Review Team meetings.
• Document client engagements, area reports, and special assignments
• Drive outreach van
• Canvass for individuals with substance use disorder throughout the 5 boroughs
• Provide education about substance use disorder treatment, harm reduction, and recovery resources.
• Develop trust and rapport with individuals in the community to encourage treatment engagement.
• Conduct initial screenings and assessments to determine eligibility and appropriate level of care.
• Collaborate with clinical teams to schedule appointments, provide transportation coordination, and ensure warm handoffs to treatment providers.
• Maintain detailed and timely documentation of outreach encounters, referrals, and follow-ups.
• Build and maintain relationships with community partners, shelters, law enforcement, and health care providers to support referrals and coordinated care.
• Attend team meetings, case conferences, and training as required.
• Advocate for client needs while respecting confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Other duties as assigned

• Generous time off that includes 4 weeks of vacation
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Discounted Commuter benefits
• Life insurance & Long term disability
• Eligible for Federal Student Loan Repayment Program
• Training and other additional voluntary benefits

• High School diploma or GED required
• Computer and mobile device competent
• Lived experience required
• Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) preferred, not required
• Valid NYS driver's license; CDL preferred

NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi

1400 Pelham Parkway South
Bronx, NY 10461

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Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) has an opportunity for an Outreach Worker atNYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi and North Central Bronx . Jacobi is a 457-bed, Level I Trauma Center and NCB has 213 licensed beds.The hospital maintains a strong academic affiliation withAlbert Einstein College of Medicine to maintain its high healthcare delivery standards.

The mission ofNYC Health + Hospitals is to extend equally to all New Yorkers, regardless of the ability to pay, comprehensive health services of the highest quality in an atmosphere of humane care, dignity, and respect. Their Values are built on a foundation of social and racial equity and has established the ICARE standards for all staff.

NYC Health + Hospitals is the nation's largest municipal health care delivery system in the United States. Dedicated to providing the highest quality health care services to all New Yorkers with compassion, dignity and respect, and regardless of immigration status or ability to pay.

The SUV Stand Up to Violence is a gun violence prevention initiative run out of NYC Health+ Hospitals/Jacobi . The SUV program is an evidence-based, violence reduction initiative that treats gun violence as a disease, by identifying its cause and it's causes and interruptingits transmission. The program hires a community outreach team of credible messengers - individuals who are hired from the communities in which they work and have backgrounds similar to those with whom they aim to connect - mentor the highest risk youth with an emphasis on conflict mediation and violence prevention.

In order to prevent violence, methods and strategies associated with disease control are implemented:

1. Detecting and interrupting conflicts -Outreach Workers (OW) identify and mediate conflict between high-risk individuals and groups in order to prevent violence and ongoing acts of retaliation.

2. Treating the highest-risk individuals the OWsmentor and support high-risk youth and young adults(ages 14 to 28) and connect them to educational, vocational, recreational and social services.

3. Changing social norms.

Opportunity Details :

• Recruit and manage a caseload of 15 "high risk" gang/crew members and provide case management services. Responsible for mentoring these participants with a focus on providing alternatives to high-risk and violent behavior.
• Build and maintain relationships with local gangs/crews,stay up-to-date on rivalries and plans for retaliation,facilitate conflict mediation.
• Canvass the target areas on foot and identify and diffuse "hot spots" for shootings and violence.
• Link participants and individuals in the target area to opportunities and programs in the community including vocational, educational, recreational, and social services.
• Plan and participatein monthly community activities (cook-outs, basketball tournaments, etc.) in order to strengthen community awareness and garner support.
• Engage in community shooting responses (marches, vigils, etc.) within 72-hours after a shooting, in order to mobilize the community against gun violence and change community norms.
• Document all participantinteractions and conflict mediations in the program's computer database.
• Attend ongoing trainings, individual supervision, and weekly staff meetings.
• Communicate effectively with the team including other OWs, and supervisors.
• Adhere to program safety regulations and remain in contact with a supervisor at all times.
• Work flexible hours (mostly evenings and weekends) and respond to shootings or emergency situations.
• Respond to violent trauma incidents and see patients in the hospital, when needed.

• Familiar with gang/crew members and specific high-risk individuals and seen as "credible" in the communities where we work.
• Those with a history of criminal justice involvement are encouraged to apply.

Exceptional Benefits Include:

• Competitive compensation package

• 10% 401K company contribution after one year of service, with 3% company contributionstarting day one

• Choice of a three tiered, very low cost medical plansstarting day one

• Excellent dental insurance, including orthodontics coveragestarting day one

• Generous paid time off program

• Annual Salary: $51,000*

Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY) mission is to provide accountable, responsive, quality care with the highest degree of sensitivity to the needs of the diverse population that lives in our New York Community. PAGNY is one of the largest physician groups in the country and directly employs nearly 4,000 physicians and allied health professionals who provide services to NYC Health + Hospitals, the largest municipal health care system in the nation, serving more than a million New Yorkers annually. Our providers are highly skilled professionals with outstanding credentials who deliver the highest level of quality healthcare to patients throughout New York City

Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and equitable hiring practices. We are dedicated to fostering a respectful and supportive workplace where everyone is valued. All candidates are considered based on their individual qualifications, potential, and experience.To learn more about our culture and ongoing workplace practices, please visit ourWorkplace Culture | PAGNY page.

*Salary Disclosure Information:

The salary listed for this position complies with New York City's Salary Transparency Law for Job Advertisements. The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, or benefits. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, historical performance, and other relevant criteria.

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