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Are you looking to take your career to new heights with a leader in healthcare? SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is one of the nation's leading metropolitan medical centers. As the only academic medical center in Brooklyn, we serve a large population that is among the most diverse in the world. We are also highly-ranked by Castle Connolly Medical, a healthcare rating company for consumers, among the top 5 leading U.S. medical schools for training doctors.

Bargaining Unit:

UUP

Job Summary:

The Department of Social Work at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time Community Relations Assistant, Mother Cabrini Health Foundation. The successful candidate will:

• Report to the Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Program Manager.

• Advocate for community needs and resources.

• Make referrals to community-based organizations for patient who screen positive for Social Determinants of Health (SDOH)

• Follow up with patients as needed to ensure that needs are addressed appropriately.

• Provide culturally appropriate health education and information

• Assist individuals in understanding their health conditions and treatment plans

• Facilitate communication between patients and healthcare providers.

• Offer social support as needed. Coordinate and implement health promotion activities and programs.

• Collect data and maintain accurate records of referrals

• Refer individuals· to appropriate healthcare and social services

• Follow up with all referrals for community-based organizations for outcomes

• Organize and participate in community events to raise health awareness

• Support individuals. in navigating the healthcare system

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, empathetic attitude, with an ability to offer emotional support.

• Passion for the proper care and well-being of patients.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a healthcare or related field is preferred.

• 2+ years of experience in a healthcare setting preferred.

• Knowledge of healthcare systems, insurance plans, and patient resources, and an understanding of medical terminology preferred. 

Work Schedule:

Monday to Friday; 9:00am to 5:00pm (Full-Time)

Salary Grade/Rank:

Salary Range:

Commensurate with experience and qualifications

Executive Order:

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation.  If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact Human Resources at ada@downstate.edu