Catholic Charities is an organization that values helping others at any stage in their life, regardless of race, creed, or lifestyle. We place a special emphasis on helping those who are economically poor and the vulnerable. Catholic Charities is made up of multiple geographic and service-specific agencies. We are privileged to make a difference and love what we do. We value work-life balance and offer an extensive benefit package. We are currently hiring a Community Health Worker, to work in our Care Coordination Office. As the Community Health Worker, you would be responsible for: • Conduct outreach and engagement activities in greater capital region based on program guidelines • Maintain professional relationships with service providers • Represent the agency in keeping with agency mission and standards of professionalism and ethics • Provide information about diseases, medications, psychosocial issues and harm reduction education to patients/members • Use health information technology to link to services and resources and communicate among team members, providers, and patients/members and their families/caregivers • Collect and report on data for program evaluation • Deliver the National Diabetes Prevention Program lifestyle change program as it was designed. Lifestyle Coaches can add their personal strengths as a coach and provide culturally relevant examples of food, types of physical activity, barriers, etc. but should not alter the key messages of the curriculum Community Health Worker Minimum Salary: $23.07 Community Health Worker Maximum Salary: $23.07 Community Health Worker Schedule: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm (Full-time) Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's Degree in any of the following fields: • Child & family studies, community mental health, counseling, education, nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, psychology, recreation, recreation therapy, rehabilitation, social work, sociology, or speech and hearing; • OR • NYS licensure and current registration as a Registered Nurse and a bachelor’s degree; • OR • A Bachelor’s level education or higher in any field with five years of experience working directly with persons with behavioral health diagnoses; • OR • A Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC). Experience: • 2 years (a Master’s degree in a related field may substitute for one year’s experience) in either: • Providing direct services to persons diagnosed with mental disabilities, developmental disabilities, alcoholism or substance abuse • Linking persons who have been diagnosed with mental disabilities, developmental disabilities, alcoholism or substance abuse to abroad range of services essential to successfully living in a community setting Other: • Familiarity with and sensitivity to specialized needs of people with chronic illnesses, HIV/AIDS, of people with substance abuse and mental health issues, of people of color and of GLBT individuals. • MUST have a personal cell phone, valid driver’s license, proof of current car insurance and registration and access to a reliable, working vehicle. Benefits: • We value work-life balance and offer some stellar benefits: • For benefit-eligible positions: • Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance • Retirement planning options • Generous Time Off (as an eligible employee, you will accrue up to 23 days off in your first year, based on your standard work day) • Click here to view our benefit brochure! • A collaborative work environment • Employee Assistance Program • Employee Discounts (movie tickets, hotels, flights, amusement parks, etc.) • Exciting referral bonuses • Ongoing training and development • Recognition and Awards • Career Growth • A collaborative team culture Catholic Charities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Law: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Know Your Rights Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)