Community Health Advocate

Community Health Network•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

Community Health Network was created by our neighbors, for our neighbors. Over 60 years later, “community” is still the heart of our organization. It means providing our neighbors with the best care possible, backed by state-of-the-art technology. It means getting involved in the communities we serve through volunteer opportunities and benefits initiatives. It means ensuring our dedicated caregivers can learn and grow to stay at the top of their fields and to better serve our patients. And above all, it means exceptional care, simply delivered — and we couldn’t do it without you. Make a Difference The Community Health Advocate is responsible for providing outreach, social support, care transition, education, healthcare coaching and community resource information to patient/clients and their families. Exceptional Skills and Qualifications The Community Health Advocate promotes access to medical and social services assisting clients in utilizing available resources; including scheduling appointments, accompanying patients to appointments as needed, educating patients about available community resources, referring patients to local service agencies, helping complete forms and applications for services, coaching patients on self-management, conducting home and or community visits, and communicating client related information back to the clinical team.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
Valid Indiana driver's license and insurance required
Ability to work with diverse populations
Written and oral fluency in English
Experience working with and speaking in front of community groups

Nice To Haves

6 months’ experience working in a Community Health Worker (CHW) role or in another position with the provision of social services, supportive services, personal care, or related duties preferred
Bilingual in Spanish English preferred