Community Health Worker

Apply Job Type Full-time Description

The Osborne Association serves individuals, families, and communities affected by the criminal justice system. Through our programs, we offer opportunities for people to heal from and repair harm, restore their lives, and thrive. We challenge systems rooted in racism and retribution and fight for policies and practices that promote true safety, justice, and liberation.

At Osborne, we are guided by core values and shared beliefs. We honor everyone's capacity to change, celebrate our shared humanity, are united in our pursuit of justice and equity, take all possible steps to keep our commitments, and advocate for people and principles with fierce and tenacious determination.

We are seeking a full-time Community Health Worker (CHW). The CHW will serve as the link between People with Justice Involvement (PWJI) – particularly those transitioning from prison back into the community. This position will connect PWJI to healthcare and reentry support services to address their complex medical and social needs to improve overall health and well-being. Additionally, the CHW will serve as a mentor to Residents at Marcus Garvey II . This position is 9-5 Monday- Friday

Supportive housing residence, Marcus Garvey, for individuals returning from incarceration. Marcus Garvey is located in the Brownsville neighborhood of Brooklyn and has 88 units of supportive housing for adults 50 years of age or older who are reentering the community from incarceration and who would otherwise be homeless or unsuitably housed. The services provided by Osborne will be designed to address all the aspects of life that a formerly incarcerated person needs to rebuild upon reentry to the community.

Salary : $30.22

Requirements

Essential Duties :

• Provides Peer support to 88 residential participants
• Assisting clients with self-monitoring progress and daily life skills.
• Make referrals for needed services and facilitate access to community services and assist with applying for social service benefits
• Accompany participants in medical and social services visits, as needed. Must be able to travel via public transit
• Guiding clients in learning and practicing new life skills
• Maintains confidential up-to-date documentation and data entry in accordance with organizations guidelines (ECM)
• Prepare case-related goals-setting and documentation of caseload.
• Engage in routine case conferencing
• Enter all service notes and data into a database in a timely fashion
• Assist in the planning and implementation of community events
• Support all other program components as needed.
• In-person attendance is required to collaborate with co-workers
• Perform other duties as assigned

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Benefits of Working at Osborne

Generous benefits include four weeks of vacation, tuition reimbursement, a flexible work schedule, excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, and a 403(b) plan with a company match. Career development through ongoing training and individual development plans.

The Osborne Association is an EEO / Affirmative Action employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, unemployment status, or any other protected category. The Osborne Association takes affirmative action in support of its policy to advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Thank you for your interest in the Osborne Association. Be sure to include a cover letter with your application. No phone calls please. We wish we could personally respond to each application. However, we are unable to do so due to the volume of interest received.

Salary Description $30.22