Community Health Worker Supervisor

Position Summary This is a full‐time, grant‐funded position under the direction of Philly CEAL, University of Pennsylvania and National Institute of Health and CEO. The Community Health Worker Supervisor will manage up to 5 CHWs in promoting positive health outcomes through care referrals and information sharing, while also organizing their local community to promote positive lifestyle changes. This position will report to the Community Health Worker Program Manager.  This is a grant-funded position and is guaranteed for a minimum of four years, with an additional yearly extension contingent upon satisfactory programmatic progress and availability of funding.  Essential Functions This is a full‐time, grant‐funded position under the direction of Philly CEAL, University of Pennsylvania and National Institute of Health and CEO. The Community Health Worker Supervisor will manage up to 5 CHWs in promoting positive health outcomes through care referrals and information sharing, while also organizing their local community around lifestyle changes that best affect health and safety outcomes. This position will report to the Community Health Worker Program Manager.  This is a grant-funded position and is guaranteed for a minimum of four years, with an additional yearly extension contingent upon satisfactory programmatic progress and availability of funding.  Provide referrals for support services for people affected by the increase in violence due to psycho‐social stressors.  Support CHW team with recruiting and facilitating community wellness workshops. Monitor supportive team productivity on multiple data platforms such as but not limited to Connect 4Health and NGPVAN.  Ability to provide data (qualitative and quantitative) monthly summary reports to CHW Manager  Attend community tabling events.  Conduct consistent check-ins with assigned CHWs.  Visit assigned CHW host-organization site and improve engagement when necessary.  Share resources on care for chronic conditions and improve access to city health centers and other federally qualified health centers.  Create and find ways to support the creation and ongoing facilitation of peer‐to‐ peer support systems/networks. Other duties as assigned.   Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Project Lead: ability to create high level strategy and outline the steps needed to meet all objectives, strong organization skills, detail-oriented, thorough in completing tasks, and persistent in pursuit of goals Mission-oriented: passionate about and dedicated to providing services to individuals living with chronic physical and behavioral health conditions in North Philadelphia. Critical thinker: proven ability to work through complex problems/ tasks and the ability to prioritize and multi-task to meet deadlines. Adaptable: ability to understand and respond quickly to changes in the environment or direction; ability to toggle between big picture and details; able to be motivated about many different kinds of tasks and projects; self-starter with the flexibility to work independently and as part of a team. Effective communicator: strong oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, high level of emotional intelligence, and a track record of building effective relationships with diverse people. Familiarity with electronic tools: Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite required; excellent skills in Excel and  PowerPoint; experience with VAN a plus.