Organizational Overview:
New Kensington Community Development Corporation (NKCDC) is a community development corporation committed to sustainable development in housing opportunities, economic development, vacant land strategies, community engagement, and real estate development. NKCDC advances social equity and economic empowerment by nurturing and creating opportunities for residents to live and actively shape their neighborhoods of choice. To that end, NKCDC provides free resources to residents and businesses in the Kensington, Fishtown, and Port Richmond neighborhoods.
Position Overview:
NKCDC is offering the opportunity to become a Certified Community Health Worker in the Kensington community. The training program targets 19134 and 19125 zip codes. This is a paid training of $15/ hr. and will include basic healthcare fundamentals. Only general skills are needed to train. Must be willing to venture out in the community to service residents.