About this opportunity
Fund for Public Health in NYC lists this Community Health Worker - Asthma Coordinator opportunity in bronx, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Community Health Worker
The NYC Department of Health is seeking a Community Health Worker to provide point-of-care caregiver and family education for pediatric asthma self-management and support. This position is grant-funded.
The Center for Health Equity & Community Wellness (CHECW) seeks to eliminate racial and other inequities resulting in premature mortality. CHECW works to increase visibility of the harm perpetuated by centuries of racist, socially unjust policy while pushing towards redress for the most impacted NYC communities. CHECW addresses inequity across community and healthcare systems in partnership with community, faith-based, and health care organizations. CHECW's work focuses on social determinants of health, including environmental and commercial determinants, and addresses both upstream and downstream factors to improve health and well-being of New Yorkers.
Responsibilities include:
Engage pediatric-patients, caregivers and their families in the pediatric emergency room, the inpatient pediatric floor, and over the phone to assess causes of asthma exacerbation.
Assess baseline knowledge and fill in knowledge gaps using educational materials to describe physiology, medications and triggers for asthma.
Provide education about hospital and health department resources to help control asthma and mitigate environmental triggers
Provide education on Medication Administration Forms
Review asthma action plans
Assess for health-related social needs and refer as needed to programs such as Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Refer to internal or external case management services within health system or health department funded organizations when other issues are identified.
Review medication prescriptions to ensure appropriate asthma medication, discuss with ED provider about needed optimization, and address any barriers related to the pharmacy or patient's insurance.
Assist in facilitation of follow-up appointment scheduling with primary care provider, subspecialist, or clinical representative from the office of school health.
Document each patient encounter in detail in electronic medical record.
Collect and summarize data to monitor patient touches, changes in outcomes
Take part in public health detailing initiatives in the South Bronx when needed.
Other duties as assigned to support the overall goals and mission of the department/organization.
Requirements include:
Physical Requirements: None.
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
Benefits include:
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy
Medical, dental, and life insurance with low or no employee contribution
A retirement savings plan with generous employer contribution
Flexible spending medical and commuter benefits plan
Meaningful work at an organization striving to advance health equity and social justice.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
FPHNY is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
At-Will Employment Statement:
Employment with FPHNY is at-will, meaning that either the employee or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice. This job description does not constitute a contract of employment.
Residency Requirement:
You must live in the New York City Tri-state area (NY, NJ, CT) to be considered for a position at FPHNY.
Worksite address
bronx, NY, 10400, US
Who can apply
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