Providence Housing Authority
Location
Providence, Rhode Island
Salary
$23 / HOUR
The Community Health Worker supports PHA residents by addressing their social and health care needs, connecting them to necessary resources. They also engage in community building efforts to improve neighborhood safety and advocate for housing rights.
A high school diploma or GED is required, along with CHWARI CORE Community Health Worker Certification. Fluency in both Spanish and English is required, and preference is given to individuals living in public housing or participating in the Section 8 Program.
The Community Health Worker (CHW) works to improve the health and wellbeing of peers who are PHA residents in public housing and Leased Housing (Section8) participants by connecting them to health and social services, providing social support, and helping them to advocate for their health needs. Our CHW focuses on public safety, safe & healthy housing, and how the physical environment affects the health and wellbeing of families. They engage in community building efforts to improve the safety of the neighborhoods that they serve, and to help residents come together to advocate for their housing rights.
• Competency in operating computers, printers and general office equipment.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
The requirements for this position are indicative of the physical and mental capacities needed to satisfactorily perform the duties for the position. Reasonable accommodations, as required by the Americans With Disabilities Act will be granted wherever possible
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