Position Description:  This full-time position is a part of the Community Connections Service (CCS) team, within the Reentry and Transition Services Department. CCS consists of a team of jail-based staff who assist patients recently admitted to jail, with benefits applications such as Medicaid and obtain consents for attorney and community connections. This position is based on Rikers Island and is a direct service role.This position requires excellent communication skills, basic computer skills, resourcefulness, organizational skills, comfort in navigating jail environments, and adaptability. Ideal candidates will be friendly and have experience working in a correctional setting. Detailed TasksGreet patients newly admitted to NYC jail systemObtain voluntary patient consents (e.g., HIPAA)Scan and upload documentation to patients chart in the electronic health recordManeuver within the jail-based clinics and/or housing areas to complete servicesAdditional tasks and projects as requested by CHS/RATS leadership Preferred SkillsAbility to manage tasks independentlyExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsBasic computer skillsComfortable engaging patients in a correctional settingExperience with the criminal legal and social service systemsKnowledge of benefit entitlements, particularly MedicaidMinimum Qualifications  1. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and four (4) years of satisfactory full-time experience providing direct counseling, guidance, crisis-intervention or information and referral services for inmates of a correctional facility, substance abusers or a similar client population; or 2. Education and experience equivalent to "1" above. Thirty (30) semester credits from an accredited college will be considered equivalent to one (1) year of the required experience. However, all candidates must have a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and at least one (1) year of experience as described in "1" above.How to ApplyIf you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply Now" button or Please submit your resume to CHSrecruit@nychhc.org and include the following in the subject line: Dept of Labor (Insert Title of Position You Are Applying For