About the Position:
Jericho Project is seeking an individual that enjoys being creative and is passionate about working with vulnerable populations. This role will allow you to design trainings as well as education models for both Jericho staff and tenant populations. The goal of these trainings will be to reduce unnecessary in-patient hospitalizations as well as emergency room use, provide support to on-site staff on best practice for a variety of healthcare needs, including mental health, and to provide the tenant with the opportunity to learn how to independently manage their healthcare needs.Responsibilities:
> Develop, and monitor healthcare related metrics within 4 sites.
> Review in-patient and ED discharge instructions to create a follow-up care plan for the tenant.
> Collaborate with Case Managers to create individual healthcare service plans for tenants, including medical and mental health needs.
> Coordinate Vaccination and Flu Clinics within 4 sites.
> Assist in planning and executing quarterly Healthy Jericho Events.
> Design a program to monitor tenant Health Insurance status.
> Create group trainings for Case Conferences/Team Meetings regarding best practice for both medical and mental health issues.
> Consult with staff regarding best practice for substance abuse disorders.
> Provide education on trauma informed care as well as harm reduction.
> Consult with individual tenants as well as staff regarding healthcare concerns.
> Assist with pillboxes and vital signs as needed.
> Develop collaborative relationships with healthcare settings to improve the referral process and patient care communications.
Requirements:
> Candidate must poses one of the following licenses: PA, RN, MSW, LMSW or a Public Health Degree.
> LPN license preferred.
> Medical degree (including foreign medical degree).
> 1-2 years of experience.
> Experience with LGBTQ populations is preferred.
> Candidate must possess superior written and verbal skills.
> Candidate must be well-organized and possess multi-tasking skills.
> Candidate must have a knowledge of medical terminology.
> Bilingual Spanish/English is a plus.
> Experience working with Veterans is a plus.
Compensation:
The salary range for this position is $60,000.00 to $65,000.00 annualized. Jericho Project offers a comprehensive benefits package.
COVID Guidelines:
The Jericho Project is committed to ensuring the safety of its staff, interns, vendors and clients. As per the CDC guidelines' full compliance, all new/incoming staff are required to be fully vaccinated and possess the ability to provide documentation upon their 1st day of hire.
To be fully vaccinated means:
1. 2 weeks after their second dose in a 2-dose series such as: Pfizer or Moderna.
2. 2 weeks after a single-dose vaccine, such as: Johnson & Johnson’s
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/fully-vaccinated.html
How to Apply:
Interested applicants must submit a resume and cover letter with salary requirements to:
Human Resources Department
Jericho Project
Job Code: Assistant Healthcare Coordinator
245 W. 29th Street, Suite 902
New York, NY 10001
Fax 646.624.2301
careers@jerichoproject.org
No Phone Calls Please.
Jericho Project is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in its hiring practices and, in order to build the strongest possible workforce, actively seeks a diverse applicant pool.
www.jerichoproject.org
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