Community Health Advocate - PT (Evenings)

Adena Health•Chillicothe, OH

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The hospital-based Community Health Advocate provides resources and referrals for patients experiencing social health disparities and works with them to address social and economic needs. The advocate connects patients with appropriate resources and support systems to improve their health and well-being, collaborating with healthcare professionals, social workers, and community organizations to identify patients who need help accessing essential services. Support may involve housing, food insecurity, transportation, employment, education, and other social determinants of health. The role includes specialized training to work with and link high-risk patients experiencing substance abuse and mental health concerns. The advocate helps ensure access to basic needs, safety planning, harm reduction, and ongoing support to help end cycles of hazardous health activities. The Community Health Advocate reports directly to the Manager of Care Management. This is an 80% position based in Case Management in Chillicothe. The listed schedule is weekdays from 4:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., with a weekend rotation from 12:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Salary is based on years of experience.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Community Health Worker certification within 12 months of hire.
At least 1 year of experience in social service or health care providing direct services or care.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree.
Licensed Community Health Worker certification.

Responsibilities

Connect patients experiencing social health disparities with appropriate resources and support systems.
Work with patients to address social and economic needs and barriers to health.
Collaborate with healthcare professionals, social workers, and community organizations to identify patients who need assistance accessing essential services.
Help patients access resources related to housing, food insecurity, transportation, employment, education, and other social determinants of health.
Support high-risk patients experiencing substance abuse and mental health concerns by linking them to basic needs, safety planning, harm reduction, and ongoing support.