Health Worker for the Philadelphia Community

Job Description
Health Worker for the Philadelphia Community

Bebashi - Transition to Hope

On-Site role

Philadelphia., PA

About Bebashi:

Bebashi - Transition to Hope is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing culturally sensitive health and social services to individuals in Philadelphia. We focus on empowering communities with access to healthcare, education, and resources to promote overall well-being.

Bebashi Transition to Hope is seeking a dedicated and experienced Community Health Worker to join our team. This role will report to the Chief of Strategic Initiatives.

POSITION SUMMARY

A Community Health Worker bridges the gap between health care systems and the community, ensuring access to care and programs that can help them lead healthier, safer, and more secure lives.


CHWs conduct community outreach activities, working directly with individuals and families with low-incomes, unmet needs, and/or who are eligible for Medicaid benefits in Philadelphia, PA.


Community outreach activities aim to support adoption of healthy behaviors by assessing community health needs and providing information on available resources, social supports, and navigation of resources.


CHWs work collaboratively with individuals and families to advocate for and support their access and understanding of available public health and community services and provide outreach; screening/assessments; referral to services and follow-up; information on relevant health topics; advocacy and supporting increased health literacy; and enhanced social supports including support networks.


CHWs represent the diversity of cultures, backgrounds, generations, social identities, lived experiences, and neighborhoods in Philadelphia, PA and further develop relationships in a culturally sensitive manner.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan and coordinate outreach, supervise individual and family assessments, assess training needs, provide health education, home visiting, and service coordination performed by CHWs.
• Develop an overall work plan, including outreach strategies for the in the targeted geographic area.
• Work closely with Programmatic Divisions and other partners to ensure progress and implementation of the workplan, including leading structured meetings and identifying/resolving issues.
• Prepare and present reports & evaluations defining project progress, problems, and solutions.
• Establish relationships, promote collaboration and coordination with other community health and human service providers, and diverse community partners.
• Conduct community and public education sessions to promote initiative or program including, primary prevention education, chronic conditions/disease management, screening, and testing.
• Participate in and/or lead a community action board and engage community members through community and civic engagement activities. Collaborate with clinical care team (e.g., Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Peer Professional, or Medical Case Manager, Behavioral Health Practitioner) to monitor client services, referrals, and appropriate follow-up.
• Design and implement client surveys to evaluate client satisfaction with CHW services.
• Coordinate with agency staff to develop documents (educational materials, forms, signage, etc.) and procedures that support a health literate environment and enhance client understanding of health information.
• Prepare required reports and other written material regarding program implementation and activities.
• Provide or ensure clients have access to education, resources, and enhanced social supports (e.g., affordable and stable housing; food insecurity, or utility services threat(s)).
• Ensure that clients are engaged with providers to support access to systems of healthcare to support primary and specialty care, social services, public benefits, and other community resources.

Experience and Skills
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in public health, Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Human Services, or related field (required)
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience (required)

OR

• High School Diploma
• Minimum 3 years relevant experience (required)

Licensure / Certifications

• Valid PA driver's license with an acceptable driving record (as applicable to MVR requirements)
• Successful completion of CHW training program /certification and required continuing education

Additional Requirements:
• Requires local travel (%)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent listening and other interpersonal communication skills
• A passion for public health equity
• Strong ability to build trusting relationships with community members and local community initiatives and coalitions
• Strong knowledge of community resources
• Knowledge of the barriers to accessing community resources, how to address and remove barriers
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to navigate stressful situations
• Ability to engage diverse communities in an inclusive and equitable manner
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to make independent decisions and use good judgment

Physical Demands & Work Conditions

• Position requires prolonged periods of sitting, working at a computer, and using standard office equipment.
• Ability to travel locally to client homes, medical facilities, and community partner sites as required, which may involve walking, standing, and navigating varied environments.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 pounds occasionally.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively with clients, staff, and external partners in person and by phone.
• May involve irregular hours, including occasional evenings or weekends, to meet client and program needs.
• Work is performed in a combination of office, community, and client-based settings and may involve exposure to varied environmental conditions.

Job Benefits
We offer Excellent Benefits beginning the 1st day of the following month, after 30 days employment:

Medical Insurance with Employer paying a good percentage of coverage for the Employee

Vision, Prescriptions

Dental is 100% Employer paid for Employee

STD/LTD disability and life insurances 100% Employer Paid for Employee

401K with discretionary match

PTO

Holidays - 10 paid

HRA - Fully Employer funded

Student Loan "Pay Down" program

Hours are:

Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm OR 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Bebashi is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.