Key CHW duties include the following but are not limited to:
Support community-based COVID-19 response including outreach and education (e.g. Flyering, tabling, mask distribution, community wellness activities)
Build community trust through service-based work and relationship-building
Help people understand their health condition(s) and develop strategies to improve their health and well-being
Deliver health information using culturally appropriate terms and concepts
Link people to health care and social service resources including health insurance, food, housing, quality care and health information
Provide informal counseling, support, and follow-up, and build individuals and community’s capacity to advocate for needs and services
Soliciting and capturing community feedback, particularly on community strengths and needs
Participate in group advocacy and community mobilization activities of the program and serve as a positive example and representative of the organization internally and externally.
Customer Service Representative
Eq Fund Solution
New York, NY
2024 - 2025
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES
Responds to phone inquiries in a timely, efficient, and professional manner by providing resolution within established standards.
This is a fast-paced call center environment requiring the ability to multi-task and work collaboratively.
Candidates must be comfortable using technology working in multiple systems at the same time
Performs research during and after calls as needed to resolve problems and inquiries
May act as a back-up for inquiries from higher revenue and contractual clients
Document call notes ensuring key data is accurately captured in system
Must be flexible regarding both schedule and daily duties.
Overtime hours may be required based on business needs with advance notice.
Representatives must maintain required performance metrics:
Call quality
Productivity
Adherence to schedule
Risk and Compliance requirements
Nurse Liaison/ HHA
Sea Crest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
10.2021 - 01.2022
Nurse Liaisons are responsible for advocating and providing assistance for patients in a health care facility. Their duties include assessing medical records and patient eligibility, connecting a physician for a patient, assisting in the admissions process for patients and family, and addressing any queries or concerns. Besides that, they must maintain consistent communication with physicians as well as external and internal case managers. Nurse liaisons may also assist in the patient’s precertification process relating to commercial insurance or government health plans.
Supports patients by providing housekeeping and laundry services, shopping for food and other household requirements, preparing and serving meals and snacks, and running errands. Assists patients by providing personal services, such as, bathing, dressing, and grooming.
Activity Leader
Brooklyn Community Services
New York
2023 - 2024
Facilitated engaging activities for diverse groups, enhancing participant enjoyment and satisfaction.
Developed and implemented program schedules, ensuring efficient use of resources and time management.
Collaborated with team members to create inclusive environments that encouraged participation from all attendees.
Trained and mentored new staff, promoting best practices in activity leadership and participant engagement.
Summer Youth Supervisor
Brooklyn Community Services
New York
2022 - 2024
Supervised daily activities and engagement of youth in recreational programs.
Facilitated skill-building workshops to enhance personal development among participants.
Collaborated with team members to design and implement mentorship initiatives.
Monitored participant behavior, ensuring a safe and supportive environment.
Assisted in developing program schedules that aligned with community needs.
Provided guidance and support to youth addressing social and emotional challenges.
Monitored youth progress, providing timely feedback to parents or guardians regarding milestones or areas needing improvement.
Led team-building exercises, enabling youths to develop strong interpersonal skills and camaraderie among peers.
Facilitated workshops on various topics such as leadership skills or healthy lifestyles, enriching participant knowledge in these areas while encouraging personal growth.
Participated in community events to promote services and engage with public.
Responsibilities of a BCS summer youth supervisor generally include:Supervision and Safety: Leading and supervising youth in various activities, ensuring their safety, and adhering to safety policies and procedures.
Program Implementation: Developing and coordinating activities and workshops, facilitating academic enrichment, and organizing special events.
Training and Development: Providing on-the-job training, mentoring, and counseling to help youth gain skills and achieve career objectives.
Communication and Collaboration:Interacting with and reporting to parents, collaborating with Group Leaders, teachers, and other staff, and building relationships with community partners.
Record Keeping: Maintaining records on attendance, sign-out, accidents, incident reports, and other program-related documentation.
Education
Associate - Business management
Jones International University
Denver, CO
02.2012
Skills
Community Health worker certificate
Suicide Prevention certificate
CRP Certificate (1 year)
HHA Certificate (2 years)
Customer Service (5 years)
Languages
English
American Sign Language
Certification
CPR
Community health worker certification
Personal care assistant
CUST
Comprehensive skill training for Community Healthy Workers.
Core competencies for Community Health Workers
This training curriculum can help community health workers (CHWs) to develop general and specialized skills, and can help CHWs determine the types of tasks they are comfortable with and excel at performing.
LaGuardia Community College, Community Health Worker Training Program.
The Incumbent Community Health Worker Certificate Training Program is a contextualized program that provides instruction and activities to increase skills while preparing students to advance in the workplace as a CHW. Students will receive enhanced skills training in the following areas: (1) Conducting Initial Client Interviews; (2) Client Centered Counseling for Behavior Change; (3) Electronic Health Records for Community Health Workers; (4) Trauma-Informed Community Engagement; (5) Stress Management and Self-care; (6) Conflict Resolution Skills.
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