• Community Health Worker (Part Time)

    Mercy Haven Inc. (Islip Terrace, NY)


    Islip Terrace, NY, USA | Hourly | 21 per hour Bi-weekly Pay Schedule | Part Time

     

    | Paid Sick Time, 403b retirement plan eligible, EAP

     

    Join a Meaningful Profession with Mercy Haven!

     

    Discover the difference between a job and a fulfilling career by becoming a vital part of Mercy Haven's mission. We are dedicated to providing homes and services to diverse populations in crisis, including those living with mental illness, homeless families, veterans, domestic violence victims and the elderly. Recognized as a Newsday Top Workplace on Long Island for three years, we invest in our employees' success.

    POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

    + Provide tenancy sustaining, pre-tenancy and housing transition and navigation services to eligible Medicaid members

    + Conduct 1115 waiver screenings and eligibility assessments for Medicaid participants in office, home and community

    + Utilize Electronic Referral system to refer Medicaid participants to appropriate health and social care services

    + Monitor status and progress of referrals to ensure services are adequately provided, and address any barriers to obtaining services

    + Receive and process referrals from various sources related to health-related social care needs for participants

    + Complete necessary documentation, invoicing and reporting

    + All other relevant duties as assigned.

    POSITION REQUIREMENTS

    + High School Diploma or Equivalent required

    + Associate's degree in human services or related field preferred

    + 2-3 years of social services experience required

    + Proficiency in computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite and internet-based platforms required

    + Valid NYS Driver's License in Good Standing

    + Physical Requirements: remains stationary for long periods of time in the office, moves intermittently throughout the office during work hours, reaching overhead, may push or pull 15-20 pounds daily, repetitive wrist/finger movement, read/write reports and use computer on daily basis, ability to drive agency vehicle

    POSITION RELATIONSHIPS

    + Reports to: Director of Supportive Services

    + Supervises: None

     

    SCHEDULE: Up to 20 hours a week, flexible schedule between the hours of Monday to Friday 8:30am-4:30pm

     

    PAY: $21.00 an hour

     

    Learn more at mercyhaven.org!

     

    MERCY HAVEN IS COMMITTED TO A POLICY OF EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND WILL NOT DISCRIMINATE AGAINST AN APPLICANT OR EMPLOYEE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, RELIGION, GENETIC PREDISPOSITION, CREED, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, ANCESTRY, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, AGE, MARITAL STATUS, VETERAN STATUS, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIM STATUS, DISABILITY OR ANY OTHER PROTECTED CATEGORY UNDER APPLICABLE LAW.