Community Health Worker (AHS)

Equal Opportunity Employer

The mission of the Health Federation of Philadelphia is to promote health equity for marginalized communities by advancing access to high-quality, integrated, and comprehensive health and human services.  Health equity is at the heart of all our work. We believe in and are firmly committed to equal employment opportunity for employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, sex or gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, military or veteran status.  This commitment applies to all aspects of the Health Federation of Philadelphia’s employment practices, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promotion.

JOB SUMMARY

The Community Health Worker will identify high-risk individuals and link them to care. They will be responsible for advocating for expanding access to preventative services and treatment through internal and external community engagement, health education, and intra-agency collaborations.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Conduct programmatic activities working closely with the HIV/AIDS Priority Clinic team members;
  • Establish rapports with community agencies to identify individuals at high risk for HIV and link them to care within AHS;
  • Liaise with agencies serving individuals at high risk for HIV to provide education on HIV prevention and treatment services offered at AHS;
  • Act as a main point of contact for referrals;
  • Maintain accurate documentation of referrals and outreach attempts;
  • Coordinate with Priority Team to facilitate and integrate patients into care;
  • Participate in community health events to strengthen partnerships and community engagement;
  • Develop resource guides to enhance workflows and ensure proper route of referrals;
  • Address barriers to preventative services, testing, and treatment;
  • Gain and utilize knowledge of the city of Philadelphia’s health center system and additional HIV resources in Philadelphia;
  • Comply with all program protocols;
  • Attend all HIV Priority Team meetings, site visits with funders, and required trainings;
  • Adhere to the HIV program harm reduction approach (meeting people where they are and withholding judgment about choices they make, etc.);
  • Provide services in accordance with the standards set by Ambulatory Health Services, DHH, and Center for Disease Control;
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills Required:

  • Ability to work fluidly to deal with different cultural norms, educational backgrounds, and professional skills;
  • Ability to engage staff and patients in a non-condescending and empowering way;
  • Have strong conflict resolution skills;
  • Highly motivated, detail-oriented with good communication and computer skills;
  • Excellent oral communication skills;
  • Dynamic, creative, flexible, ability to learn and adapt in a changing environment

Education Required:  High school diploma or higher

Work Environment:  Standard office setting with extended periods at workstation and periodic use of office equipment. Some community-based work required.  

Position Type and Work Schedule:  Part time position: typical hours are Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, days worked TBD.  Flex office schedule options available with supervisor approval.  

Travel:  Local travel to multiple sites and community meetings required.

Physical Demands:  Ability to transport materials and move equipment or supplies weighing up to 30 lbs. on a limited basis.  

Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement:  Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination must be produced upon hire. 

Salary and Benefits:  Our employees are our most valuable resource, so we offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, which can include:  

  • Medical with vision benefits
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Life, AD&D and long-term care insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan, with a company contribution
  • Paid time off including vacation, sick, personal and holiday
  • Employee Assistance Program

Eligibility and participation is handled consistent with the plan documents and HFP policy. 

DISCLAIMER

The Health Federation reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the Company desires. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an employee assigned to this position. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, responsibilities and/or skills to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This job description is not an employment contract, implied, or otherwise. The employment relationship remains “at will.” The aforementioned job requirements are subject to change to reasonably accommodate qualified disabled individuals