Community Health Worker - Albany - Full Time - St. Peter's Health Partners : Job Details

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Community Health Worker - Albany - Full Time

Make a Difference in Your Community as a Community Health Worker!

Are you passionate about improving the lives of those in your neighborhood? St. Peter's Health Partners is seeking dedicated individuals to join our team as Community Health Workers (CHWs). This is your chance to become a vital link in the community, helping to bridge gaps in healthcare access and promote well-being. We provide comprehensive training, so you'll be fully equipped to make an impact!

About the Role:

As a full-time Community Health Worker, you'll be on the frontlines of public health, building trusted relationships within the community you serve. Your unique understanding of local needs will enable you to connect individuals to essential services, enhancing the quality and cultural relevance of care. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to:

* Empower Others: Increase health knowledge and self-sufficiency through outreach, education, and advocacy.

* Collaborate with Teams: Work alongside an interdisciplinary team to facilitate access to health and human services through personal interactions and coordinated referrals.

* Support Your Community: Provide informal reassurance, social support, and guidance to help individuals navigate their health journeys.

What You'll Need:

* High School Diploma/GED required; an Associate's Degree is preferred.

* At least one year of community involvement experience is a plus.

* A willingness to earn a CHW certification.

Why Join Us?

At St. Peter's Health Partners, you'll be part of a mission-driven organization that values compassion, collaboration, and community empowerment. We offer a supportive environment where you can grow professionally and personally while making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

Pay Range: $17.85-$23.80

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.