Outreach Worker at Rochester Regional Health – NEWARK, New York
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Description
SUMMARY
As an Outreach Worker, you greatly assist community members by providing meaningful interactions and connections to a variety of community-based resources and programs.
STATUS: Part time (24 hrs.)
LOCATION: Newark-Wayne Community Hospital - 1200 Driving Park Avenue
Newark, NY 14513
DEPARTMENT: Hospital Operations
SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
ATTRIBUTES
Two (2) years of experience required
Strong computer and interpersonal and communication skills
Superior customer service and empathetic attitude
RESPONSIBILITIES
Patient Care. Demonstrate knowledge of community resources and how to access them; complete initial assessment for new, eligible participants and collaborate with other care providers regarding participant needs; provide referrals for participants and their families; make home visits as needed; advocate for patients to ensure adequate housing, treatment, benefits and community services; develop patient treatment plan
Documentation. Maintain accurate and complete record documentation and data collection; maintain patient related demographic information
Program Development. Provide oversight in the development of newsletters, brochures, flyers and informational talks; coordinate and attend community activities that promote the Healthy Start Center; identify and coordinate relevant staff education needs; develop policies and procedures
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: S - Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
- NYS DL - valid New York State Driver's License - New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (NYSDMV)
PAY RANGE: $18.00 - $21.65
The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, clinical licensure date, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.