Community Healthcare Specialist
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Job Location:
New York City, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 20 - 22
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Why This Role Matters
At New Horizon Counseling Center we meet people where they are literally. As a Community Outreach Specialist youll connect with individuals and families in everyday spaces like laundromats to help them access vital supports such as SNAP Medicaid public assistance and healthcare services such as primary care and outpatient behavioral health. Your work will reduce barriers and bring resources directly to the community.
Key Responsibilies
Conduct in-person outreach in laundromats (primarily) and other community settings
Engage residents in conversations about benefits/entitlements such as: SNAP Medicaid and public assistance
Provide education on available healthcare and community-based supports
Assist with referrals and linkages to care coordination
Assist with referrals to primary care and outpatient behavioral health
Build trust with community members through respectful culturally responsive engagement
Track outreach efforts and maintain accurate documentation
Skills and Qualifications
Comfort initiating conversations with strangers in community settings
Passion for helping underserved communities access essential benefits
Experience in outreach social services healthcare navigation or community engagement (preferred)
Community Healthcare Worker (CHW) certification strongly preferred
Empathy and Rapport: The ability to build trust and rapport with clients is crucial.
Bilingual skills a plus (Spanish strongly preferred)
Ability to travel locally within Queens
What We Offer
Mission-driven work with visible community impact
Opportunities for growth in community health and care management
Supportive team environment
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Revenue Cycle Management
- HIPAA
- Healthcare Management
- PMBOK
- Microsoft Outlook
- Project Leadership
- Data Management
- Project Management
- Affiliate Marketing
- Project Management Software
- Supervising Experience
- Workday
About Company
About the position: Unit Supervisor Do you enjoy working with vulnerable populations and making a difference in their lives? Are you passionate about individuals living with chronic medical, and behavioral health disorders? Are you ready to build a team of vibrant care managers as the ... View more
