SUMMARY
As an Outreach Worker, you greatly assist community members by providing meaningful interactions and connections to a variety of community-based resources and programs. Help client with social determinants of health, helping connect with a therapist and documenting information.
STATUS: Full-Time (40 Hours)
LOCATION: Newark Wayne Community Hospital/Home Visits/Hybrid
DEPARTMENT: Babies 1st at Healthy Moms
SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday
ATTRIBUTES
- Must be comfortable driving 20-30 minutes as well as home visits
- Two (2) years of experience required
- Community knowledge within Wayne County
- Strong computer and interpersonal and communication skills
- Superior customer service and empathetic attitude
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Patient Care. Demonstrate knowledge of community resources and how to access them; complete initial assessment for new, eligible participants and collaborate with other care providers regarding participant needs; provide referrals for participants and their families; make home visits as needed; advocate for patients to ensure adequate housing, treatment, benefits and community services; develop patient treatment plan
- Documentation. Maintain accurate and complete record documentation and data collection; maintain patient related demographic information
- Program Development. Provide oversight in the development of newsletters, brochures, flyers and informational talks; coordinate and attend community activities that promote the Healthy Start Center; identify and coordinate relevant staff education needs; develop policies and procedures
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS S – Sedentary Work – Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS NYS DL – valid New York State Driver’s License – New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (NYSDMV)
