Behavioral Health Community Health Worker Apprenticeship Job

Benefits:

• Opportunity to make a difference
• Opportunity for advancement
• Wellness resources

Summary: Neighborhood Housing Services of Brooklyn CDC, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated and culturally sensitive individual to join our team as a Community Ambassador. The candidate will play a crucial role in engaging and empowering the population within the target areas in Brooklyn. This position requires excellent communication skills, and a deep understanding of the community's needs and cultural nuances. Act as a bridge between health and social services in the community. The candidate will help community members access care and navigate systems. They will strengthen community capacity through outreach.

Responsibilities: Messaging Development: Collaborate with the team to create culturally competent messaging about health literacy for the population within the area. Assist in developing content for various platforms, including Facebook Live sessions, virtual town halls, videos, podcast sessions, webinars, posters, flyers, infographics, and social media posts.
Community Engagement: Engage the community through ongoing outreach, tabling, canvassing, and partnerships with local organizations. Facilitate virtual town hall events, leverage social media platforms, distribute printed materials, and conduct phone-banking activities.
Cultural Appropriateness: Ensure that all messages and interactions are accurate, culturally appropriate, gender responsive. Work closely with community members, understanding their needs, and providing information that resonates with their cultural background.
Partnerships and Relationships: Utilize existing partnerships with local nonprofits, houses of worship, schools, and community institutions within the Brooklyn community. Leverage these relationships to enhance community engagement efforts and build trust among the target population.

Qualifications: Strong understanding of diverse cultures, values, and community dynamics. Experience working in community outreach, case management, or social services preferred. Familiarity with social media platforms, virtual event platforms, and digital communication tools. Demonstrated commitment to improving health literacy and addressing community needs. Highly motivated self-starter with strong problem-solving skills combined with the proven ability to multi-task, prioritize duties, and manage time effectively. Excellent organizational skills, communication (oral & written), and interpersonal skills. Ability to manage deadlines and high-volume communication in a fast-paced environment Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, etc.) Ability to supervise interns and volunteers as needed. Bilingual skills are a plus (depending on the community served).

Location: Neighborhood Housing Services of Brooklyn CDC, Inc. 2806 Church Ave Brooklyn, NY 11226

How to Apply: Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and passion for community engagement to smercier@nhsbrooklyn.org Include "Behavioral Health-Community Health Worker" in the subject line of your email.

Hourly Wage: 17.00 an hour with opportunity to increase to 17.50