West Elmwood Housing Development Corporation
1+ years Community Building/Engagement experience Required
CCHW Required
$28/hr
POSITION SUMMARY: WEHDC is seeking to a Lead CHW will actively implement the 02907 HEZ Rhode to Equity (R2E) Initiative working to significantly reduce the number of asthma related pediatric and adult emergency department visits and inpatient hospitalizations attributable to community and environmental based triggers. The CHW will work on a range of issues to improve clinical outcomes, to address issues in the community that can cause asthma attacks, and to advocate for more effective systems and improved community conditions. The Lead CHW should have the lived experience of caregiver for an adult or child with Asthma. We use lived experience to mean knowledge based on someone’s perspective, personal identities, and history, beyond their personal or educational experience.
This is a full-time (35 hours per week) position. Work will take place during normal business hours from Monday through Friday 9:00am-4:30pm with occasional evenings and/or weekend required during special projects or events. Sign on Bonus of $1,500. WEHDC and its partners will work with the CHW’s during the first year of employment to help them become Certified Asthma Educators.
REPORTING STRUCTURE: The CHW will report directly to the 02907 HEZ Program Manager.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Work with R2E CHW to report client updates, outcomes and program overview needs
- Willing to be cross trained to function in all aspects of R2E initiative
- Facilitate and lead collaborative case conference team meetings with R2E partner entities and work with clinical teams to help develop and deliver individualized plans to meet the essential needs of adults and children with asthma.
- Facilitate and lead Housing Working group meetings with R2E partner entities and work to help develop and deliver individualized plans to meet the essential needs of adults and children with asthma.
- Determine assets and needs of highest and medium/rising risk groups impacted by asthma and collect baseline data to inform responses to improve asthma treatment and prevention.
- Work as part of a team to conduct comprehensive healthy housing assessments and support families to address and manage asthma triggers in their homes.
- Collaborate with and connect clients to a wide variety of community service providers and resources, including transportation, legal services, code enforcement, smoking cessation, home repair, etc.
- Conduct health assessments and screenings for Asthma participants in the program
- Provide education and support to individuals regarding healthy lifestyle choices and Asthma prevention
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to develop care plans for individuals with chronic conditions
- Maintain accurate and accessible records, files and statistics as required internally and externally
- Work with partner organization staff to advocate for systems and policy changes that will result in decreased asthma prevalence in the 02907 HEZ. (i.e., air pollution, land use and zoning, etc.)
- Perform additional responsibilities consistent with initiative needs and other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS: The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to satisfactorily perform essential duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Community Health Worker certification is required.
- Lived Experience of Caregiver for an adult or child with Asthma required
- One or more years’ experience in community outreach and engagement.
- Excellent communication skills, including fluency (speaking, reading, and writing) in English and at least one other language commonly spoken among 02907 residents is required.
- Ability to build rapport and establish trust with individuals from diverse backgrounds
- Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple priorities and tasks.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required.
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as an effective team member.
- Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office/computer skills to enter data, prepare reports and correspondence.
- Able to lift packages of up to 30 pounds.
- Must be flexible to work between a variety of in person and virtual meetings/work.
West Elmwood Housing Development Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. WEHDC is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in Rhode Island.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Signing bonus
Experience:
- Community engagement: 1 year (Required)
- Certified Community Health Workr: 1 year (Required)
Language:
- Spanish (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver’s License (Required)
- Community Health Worker (Required)
Work Location: In person