Community Health Worker (CHW) – Asthma Self-Management Education (ASME)

**Job Title:** **Asthma Community Health Worker (CHW) / ASME Educator** **Job Overview** Meorah Fund is seeking a qualified Community Health Worker or asthma educator to provide **Asthma Self-Management Education (ASME)** to Medicaid members through the Social Care Network in the Bronx. This is a hybrid role that includes member home visits, virtual visits when permitted, and documentation. We are looking for someone with documented asthma-specific training and demonstrated competency in both asthma self-management education and comprehensive home environmental assessments. **Responsibilities** * Provide Asthma Self-Management Education to members and their families/caregivers * Educate members on asthma control, medication adherence, warning signs, inhaler/device use, and reducing asthma triggers * Conduct asthma and home environmental assessments * Identify environmental triggers such as mold, pests, dust, smoke, moisture, and ventilation concerns * Complete required initial and follow-up visits in accordance with SCN/NYHER requirements * Document visits, findings, education provided, and member progress * Communicate recommendations and care coordination needs to the Social Care Navigator and care team * Travel to member homes throughout the Bronx as needed **Requirements** * Qualified Community Health Worker, health educator, asthma educator, respiratory therapist, or other qualified nonphysician professional * Documented training and demonstrated competency in **guideline-based Asthma Self-Management Education (ASME)** * Documented training and competency in **comprehensive home environmental asthma assessments** * Strong communication and teaching skills * Strong documentation and organizational skills * Comfortable conducting home visits and working directly with members and families * Ability to travel throughout the Bronx **Preferred** * Certified Asthma Educator Specialist (AE-C) * Respiratory Therapist (RT) * Community Health Worker certification * NYS Home-Based Asthma Services training or comparable asthma-specific training * Experience with Medicaid, Social Care Networks, or home-based asthma programs * Bilingual English/Spanish **Location:** Hybrid, with home visits throughout the Bronx **Pay:** $26.00 to $30.00 per hour, based on experience, training, and credentials Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour Expected hours: 15.0 – 25.0 per week Benefits: * Flexible schedule * Paid time off Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bronx, NY 10466