Outreach Worker - Rochester Regional Health : Job Details

HOW WE CARE FOR YOU:At Rochester Regional Health, we are dedicated to getting health care right. Our robust benefits and total rewards foster employee wellbeing, professional development and personal growth. We care for your career while caring for the community.

• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Benefits Effective Date of Hire
• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness
• Employee Assistance Program
• Same Day Pay through Daily Pay
• Pension Plan
• Retirement Plan
• Advancement Opportunities
• Employee Discounts

SUMMARYAs 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 TimeLOCATION: Travel between Sodus and Newark Wayne Community HospitalDEPARTMENT: Care ManagementSCHEDULE: DaysATTRIBUTES

• Two (2) years of experience required
• BSW preferred
• NYS drivers license 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

EDUCATION:LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: NYS DL - valid New York State Driver's License - New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (NYSDMV)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.For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements. Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee's physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations. PAY RANGE:$17.75 - $21.65CITY:NewarkPOSTAL CODE:14513The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.Minority/Female/Disability/Veterans by a prospective employee and/or employee's Physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.