Community Health Representative

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Position Summary:

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Community Health Rep.

As a critical member of the research and healthcare team the Community Health Rep will serve as an important liaison between the community and healthcare providers for individuals with kidney disease The CHR will assist patients with overcoming challenges encourage self advocacy and motivate patients to remain engaged in their clinical care Additionally the CHR will help patients identify and navigate clinical and community resources such as resources for food e g Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program SNAP WIC food pantries ; resolving housing quality issues e g lack of heat/hot water mold and pests ; finding and applying for affordable housing; preventing utility shut offs and evictions; and connecting with other members of the healthcare team or healthcare services.

Job Responsibilities:

• Build relationships with patients and community members to help patients identify and navigate clinical and community resources
• Provide health education on kidney disease and promote healthy behaviors
• Support patients in managing kidney disease symptoms and following treatment plans
• Share up to date resources eligibility criteria and other relevant information
• Follow up with patients to improve engagement ensure that challenges have been addressed and needs are met
• Track and document patient contacts services provided and follow up outcomes
• Document and report on patient interactions and progress
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with social service agencies community based organizations and community based programs to support social needs navigation
• Follow study protocol and procedures
• Participate in related research and operation training related to the role
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

To qualify you must have a High School Diploma and minimum of 1 year related experience in an office setting or the equivalent combination of education and experience is required Effective Oral written communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in community outreach or health education.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of the local community and resources
• Bilingual skills are a plus

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

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NYU Grossman School of Medicine is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online.
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NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $48,274.10 - $52,000.00 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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