Community Health Worker Supervisor

Position Summary 

This is a fulltime grantfunded position under the direction of Philly CEAL University of Pennsylvania and National Institute of Health and CEO. The Community Health Worker Supervisor will manage up to 5 CHWs in promoting positive health outcomes through care referrals and information sharing while also organizing their local community to promote positive lifestyle changes. This position will report to the Community Health Worker Program Manager.  

This is a grantfunded position and is guaranteed for a minimum of four years with an additional yearly extension contingent upon satisfactory programmatic progress and availability of funding. 

Essential Functions 

This is a fulltime grantfunded position under the direction of Philly CEAL University of Pennsylvania and National Institute of Health and CEO. The Community Health Worker Supervisor will manage up to 5 CHWs in promoting positive health outcomes through care referrals and information sharing while also organizing their local community around lifestyle changes that best affect health and safety outcomes. This position will report to the Community Health Worker Program Manager.  

This is a grantfunded position and is guaranteed for a minimum of four years with an additional yearly extension contingent upon satisfactory programmatic progress and availability of funding.  

• Provide referrals for support services for people affected by the increase in violence due to psychosocial stressors.  

• Support CHW team with recruiting and facilitating community wellness workshops. 

• Monitor supportive team productivity on multiple data platforms such as but not limited to Connect 4Health and NGPVAN.  

• Ability to provide data (qualitative and quantitative) monthly summary reports to CHW Manager  

• Attend community tabling events.  

• Conduct consistent checkins with assigned CHWs.  

• Visit assigned CHW hostorganization site and improve engagement when necessary.  

• Share resources on care for chronic conditions and improve access to city health centers and other federally qualified health centers.  

• Create and find ways to support the creation and ongoing facilitation of peerto peer support systems/networks. 

• Other duties as assigned.  

Competencies Knowledge Skills and Abilities 

Project Lead: ability to create high level strategy and outline the steps needed to meet all objectives strong organization skills detailoriented thorough in completing tasks and persistent in pursuit of goals 

Missionoriented: passionate about and dedicated to providing services to individuals living with chronic physical and behavioral health conditions in North Philadelphia. 

Critical thinker: proven ability to work through complex problems/ tasks and the ability to prioritize and multitask to meet deadlines. 

Adaptable: ability to understand and respond quickly to changes in the environment or direction; ability to toggle between big picture and details; able to be motivated about many different kinds of tasks and projects; selfstarter with the flexibility to work independently and as part of a team. 

Effective communicator: strong oral and written communication skills strong interpersonal skills high level of emotional intelligence and a track record of building effective relationships with diverse people. 

Familiarity with electronic tools: Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite required; excellent skills in Excel and  PowerPoint; experience with VAN a plus.

Qualifications :

• High School Diploma or GED Required 

• Strong candidates will come from the neighborhoods and communities they will serve and possess the following: 

• Service coordination and navigation skills. 

• Interpersonal and relationshipbuilding skills. 

• A passion for serving your community. 

• Desire to develop and practice community organizing skills. 

• Knowledge of Philadelphias communities and being comfortable interacting with all different kinds of people with different backgrounds and opinions.  

• Desire to use the knowledge tools and connections developed in this role to further your career opportunities in the future. 

• Proven ability to build relationships and collaborate.  

• Strong oral communication skills.  

• Strength in troubleshooting and developing creative solutions.  Preferably have experience as community health worker community organizing and/or has closely worked with marginalized communities.  

• Must have a valid drivers license and access to reliable transportation. 

Supervisory Responsibilities  

 Up to 5 Community Health Workers. 

Other Specialties Certifications Physical Requirements and Work Conditions  

• Regular predictable attendance is required  

• Successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire 

Additional Information :

TO APPLY: Interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume.

Salary Range: $60000

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• We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
• Employees receive paid vacation sick leave and holidays
• Generous retirement savings options are available
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*The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire

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