Outreach Worker

Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is adding one Outreach Worker to the group at Jacobi Medical Center/North Central Bronx Hospital. The Hospitals are part of the NYC Health + Hospitals System (NYC H&H). Jacobi is a 457 bed, Level I Trauma Center and NCB has 213 licensed beds.

The Mission of NYC H&H is to extend equally to all New Yorker, regardless of the ability to pay, comprehensive health services of the highest quality in an atmosphere of humane care, dignity, and respect. Their Values are built on a foundation of social and racial equity and has established the ICARE standards for all staff. NYC Health + Hospitals (H+H) is the largest public health system in the United States.

Under the direction of the Senior Outreach Worker and/or Community Program Manager, the Outreach Worker will:

•  Recruit and manage a caseload of 15 "high risk'' gang/crew members and provide case management services. Responsible for mentoring these participants will focus on providing alternatives to high-risk and violent behavior.
• Build and maintain relationships with local gangs/crews; Stay up to date on rivalries and plans for retaliation; facilitate mediation
• Canvass the target areas on foot and identify and diffuse "hot spots" for shootings and violence
•  Link participants and individuals in the target area to opportunities and programs in the community including vocational, educational, recreational and social services
•  Plan and participate in monthly community activities cookouts, basketball tournaments, etc.) in order to strengthen community awareness and garner support
• Engage in community shooting responses (marches, vigils, etc.) within 72-hours after a hooting, in order to mobilize the community against gun violence and change community norms
• Document all participant interactions and conflict mediations in the program's computer database
• Attend ongoing trainings, individual supervision, and weekly staff meetings
• Communicate effectively with the team including other OWs, and supervisors
• Adhere to program safety regulations and remain in contact with a supervisor at all times
• Work flexible hours (mostly evenings and weekends) and respond to shootings or emergency situations
•  Respond to violent trauma incidents and see patients in the hospital when needed

• Seen as "credible" amongst the gang/crew members in the community; those with a prior history of criminal justice involvement are encouraged to apply
• Knowledge of specific high-risk individuals, gangs, and crews within the target areas (43, 47 49 precincts)
• Experience working in the social services field

Exceptional Benefits Include: 

• Competitive compensation package 
• 10% 401K company contribution after one year of service, with 3% company contribution starting day one 
• Choice of a three tiered, starting at FREE medical plans starting day one 
• Excellent dental insurance including orthodontics coverage starting day one 
• Generous paid time off program   
• Salary Amount: $50,000   

Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is one of the largest multi-disciplinary groups in the country whose main purpose is to nurture and embolden the healthcare providers who take care of the most fragile and vulnerable patients in New York City.  PAGNY is comprised of over 4,000 physicians and healthcare professionals who provide services to NYC Health + Hospitals (H+H), the largest public health system in the United States.  Our practitioners are highly skilled professionals with outstanding credentials who deliver the highest level of quality healthcare to patients throughout New York City.    

Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (“PAGNY”) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online. 

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