Community Health Advocate

Everent Health & Affiliates • Louisville, KY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Hosparus Health starts with a compassionate team, committed to our mission of creating more moments for our patients facing advanced illness or end of life care. Our premier model of care supports patients and their families with a holistic, team-based approach, wherever the patient chooses to call home. Hosparus Health empowers its people to provide the care our patients want to receive, with a level of service we describe as “above and beyond.” Don’t just find a job. Join our team and help us create more moments for our patients and enrich our communities with compassionate care.

Community Health Advocate Position Summary: The Community Health Advocate (CHA) supports community outreach, education, and relationship-building efforts that advance the hospice and serious illness care mission. Working under the direction of the Community Engagement Manager, the CHA assists with YMCA Resource Center activities, community education, and resource navigation, helping individuals and families access supportive services. Through relationship-based engagement, workshops, and community partnerships, the CHA addresses questions, reduces misconceptions, gathers community feedback, and strengthens awareness, access, and trust in hospice, palliative care, and related supportive resources.

Requirements

• Health-related certification, license, or equivalent experience in community health, healthcare outreach, or related field
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain healthcare services clearly to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to build trust and relationships within the community.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
• Basic computer proficiency, including mobile devices and Microsoft Office applications.
• Alignment with Hosparus Health’s mission, values, and employee health requirements.
• Valid Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, social work, health education, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports community outreach, education, and relationship-building efforts that advance the hospice and serious illness care mission.
• Assists with YMCA Resource Center activities, community education, and resource navigation, helping individuals and families access supportive services.
• Addresses questions, reduces misconceptions, gathers community feedback, and strengthens awareness, access, and trust in hospice, palliative care, and related supportive resources through relationship-based engagement, workshops, and community partnerships.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed