REFUGEE HEALTH PROMOTION COORDINATOR at Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rochester

Description

We are Hiring!

Job Posting: Refugee Health Promotion Coordinator

Location: 87 N. Clinton Avenue, Rochester, NY

Department: Refugee, Immigration & Employment Services

Employment Type: Full Time

Schedule: Monday - Friday Day Shifts

Salary: $20.00 - $22.00 / hour

As a regional agency of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rochester, Catholic Charities Family and Community Services (CCFCS) has been serving our community for over 100 years. We walk with people when they are at their most vulnerable as they journey toward independence to reach their full human potential, advocate for those in need throughout all stages of life; and work in partnership with faith communities of all denominations and those who are committed to addressing local needs.

If you’re looking for an opportunity to express and explore your passion for helping others, then join a team that truly makes a difference DAILY, in people's lives. Don't miss out on being a part of something special!

General Description

The Refugee Health Promotion Coordinator (RHPC) provides health education, refers clients to health care service coordinators, and organizes wellness groups for refugee clients to promote their health and well-being. The RHPC also plans, implements, and monitors refugee health promotion activities. Partnering with other department staff, the RHPC ensures that vulnerable clients have access to both mental health and specialized services offered in the community. The coordinator effectively supports ongoing and collaborative communication amongst all program staff and is responsible for ensuring a trauma informed care environment.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

Health Education Classes and Targeted Health Outreach to Individuals

• Develops program outcomes that are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound
• Works in collaboration with the Preferred Communities and other ORR funded programs to prevent duplication of service
• Provides direct services to clients to promote their mental, physical, and emotional health
• Creates appropriate health education curriculum and schedules, assembles educational materials, and coordinates individual and group health classes
• Ensures that health classes are conducted in culturally and linguistically appropriate manner
• Conducts pre- and post- class assessments to measure the level of knowledge gained by clients
• Provides health literacy education to program eligible clients to empower them to make informed health decision
• Conducts targeted health outreach to individuals
• Provides medical and mental health navigation and support to clients
• Coordinates adjustment groups, skill building networks, and peer support meetings
• Establishes a criteria to identify those most in need of receiving individual services offered
• Identifies goals based on the individual’s needs
• Develops customized activities catered toward the specific needs of the individual
• Track progress and outcomes towards identified goals
  
  

Medical and Mental Health Navigation and Support

• Refers clients to the Preferred Communities Program when determined that they need health care services
  
  

Adjustment Groups, Skill-Building Networks, and Peer Support Meetings

• Organizes wellness groups to connect clients with social groups and learning activities that promote their health and well-being
• Creates a clear strategy for choosing the wellness group activities that would be beneficial to clients
• Selects the target population most in need of participation in group activities
• Uses evidence-based interventions or methods that are promising practices during wellness group activities, skill-building networks, and peer support meetings
• Provides wellness group activities in a culturally and linguistically appropriate manner
• Conducts pre- and post-assessments to gauge the value of the group activities and improve program services
• Annually assess relevant health topics, activities, and identify target populations
• Provides services based on validated curricula, if available, effective interventions, or promising practices
• Delivers services in a manner that participants will understand
• Keeps records of services provided, including planning and monitoring documents, progress toward program outcomes, participant lists, interpretation and transportation services, and other relevant documents
• Maintains sufficient records documenting client eligibility, needs, services provided, and outcomes related to the service provided
• When necessary, enrolls eligible clients into New York State of Health (NYSOH) Insurance after completion of NYSOH Navigator training
• Maintains client files and other program documentation according to CCFCS and HIPPA stipulations governing protection of client personal information
• Conducts tracking and data entry activities to meet program requirements
• Responsible for managing the RHP program, including collecting service and client information as well as creating and submitting reports.
• Participates in relevant Agency meetings and/or trainings
• Actively pursues development of professional competencies related to job role performance through reading, supervision, in-service training and attendance at conferences and workshops
• Awareness and active support of the Agency's Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan. Including, but not limited to, supporting the Agency's Core Competency initiatives of being Collaborative and Community Focused, Innovative and Entrepreneurial, and Culturally Competent and Diverse
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive. Employees are required to follow appropriate supervisory direction and perform other related duties as required.

Top Benefits And Perks

• Competitive salary and 403b retirement plan
• Generous time off package and work-life balance
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Supportive and collaborative environment
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Intrinsic reward of truly making a difference in people's lives
  
  

Join us and help make a positive impact in our community!

• Catholic Charities is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our agency and our people. EOE/AA Disability/Vet
  
  

Requirements

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, or related field preferred. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Experience: A minimum of 1 – 2 years of experience in case management in the field of human services preferred. Experience working with refugee or immigrant population is also preferred.

Physical Demands/Work Environment: The physical demands/work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, hear, stand, walk, use hands to type and/or perform light lifting. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Compliance: Adheres to all applicable federal and state laws and regulations including, but not limited to, those governing confidentiality, privacy, program, billing, and documentation standards. All duties must be performed in accordance with CCFCS’s corporate compliance & ethics program.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to prioritize assignments, plan, and complete work projects with minimal direction,
• An ability to work efficiently and effectively and meet deadlines,
• An ability to work under pressure,
• Excellent verbal/written skills,
• Ability to maintain confidentiality,
• Ability to demonstrate behaviors and attitudes which support agency mission, philosophy, and policies.
• Willingness and ability to foster agency and program wide cooperation and teamwork through use of positive/constructive communication techniques,
• Possession of a valid NYS Driver’s license and use of a registered and reliable vehicle.
  
  

Salary Description

$20.00 - $22.00 / hour