Community Health Worker - Full Time

Job Summary:

Community Health Workers (CHWs) are the backbone of community health at Ellenville Regional Hospital. These vital members bridge the gap between residents and healthcare, ensuring everyone has access to the resources they need to thrive. They act as health education champions, providing culturally sensitive information on disease prevention and healthy living. They also advocate for the community's well-being, identifying and addressing barriers to optimal health. Furthermore, CHWs serve as trusted guides, helping residents navigate the healthcare system and manage chronic conditions. By fulfilling this multifaceted role, Ellenville Regional Hospital's CHW plays a key part in delivering the mission of the Ellenville Regional Rural Health Network (ERRHN). They organize and deliver grant-funded outreach programs outlined in the network's work plans, directly addressing the community's specific health needs.

SPECIFIC ELEMENTS AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Plan, coordinate, and attend community events, health fairs, school functions, and outreach activities to promote hospital and RHN programs.
2. Coordinate and manage information tables, booths, and displays at various events.
3. Represent Ellenville Regional Hospital and the RHN professionally and enthusiastically at all community engagements.
4. Develop and maintain strong relationships with community organizations, businesses, and local leaders.
5. Assist in organizing and facilitating community health education workshops and seminars.
6. Collect community feedback and event data to inform future programming.
7. Collaborate with the Marketing team to develop and implement outreach strategies that align with hospital goals and RHN objectives.
8. Design and distribute marketing materials including flyers, brochures, social media content, and digital campaigns using tools such as Canva.
9. Support the creation and management of events and posts for hospital and RHN Facebook pages.
10. Help ensure consistent branding and messaging across outreach materials and platforms.
11. Respond to general RHN inquiries via phone (RHN extension) and email.
12. Maintain and update the general RHN outreach schedule and records for reporting.
13. Track and assist with data reporting related to RHN deliverables, especially the HEAL Project.
14. Support supply management for outreach and RHN events, including ordering and inventory.
15. Drive the Medical Van to ERH events, ensure proper transport and setup of outreach equipment, participate in marketing/outreach events.
16. Participate in logistical planning and support for both in-person and mobile outreach efforts.
17. Execute routine blood draws and track vital signs to support accurate medical diagnoses.
18. Maintains infectious control measures as ordered.

All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Employees will be required to perform other job-related instructions given by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Hours: Full-Time. Various shifts.

Salary: Base salary of $22.00 per hour.

Company Overview:

Ellenville Regional Hospital is a non-profit, community focused hospital based in New York’s Hudson Valley. We support our local community with health, wellness, specialty services and readily available diagnostic testing. We are centrally located for residents in surrounding areas to access our subacute rehabilitation programs, specialists and ambulatory services. Our healthcare is delivered with compassion and respect based on our commitment to improving our community health through excellence, innovation and state-of-the-art technologies.

Benefits:

• Medical Benefits
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
• Life Insurance – Employer Sponsored, Supplemental Life Insurance
• PTO
  • Vacation Time
  • Sick Time
  • Paid Holidays
  • Personal Time
  • Bereavement
• 403(b)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance
• Discount Program
• Virtual fitness, mindfulness and nutrition app
• Healthcare Concierge Service
• MetLife Legal Plan
• LifeLock Identity Protection
• Nationwide Pet Insurance

EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION

• Associates degree or equivalent
• 2+ years working in the field
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Health, Nursing, Human Services or Marketing preferred

CERTIFICATIONS/SKILLS

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; comfortable engaging with diverse community populations.
• Experience in event coordination, marketing, public health, or related community-facing roles preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Canva, and social media platforms
• Ability to drive a van and transport outreach equipment (must have a valid driver’s license).
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and work outdoors during events.
• Highly organized with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.