Community Health Advocate - FT (Variable)

Adena Health System • Chillicothe, OH

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About The Position

The hospital-based Community Health Advocate provides resources and referrals to patients experiencing social health disparities, working 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. These services may relate to 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.

The position is based in Chillicothe in Case Management. A Community Health Worker credential is required within 12 months of hire. Adena describes its mission as serving communities and highlights compassion, excellence, integrity, and trust as its values.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree.
• Licensed Community Health Worker certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide resources and referrals for patients experiencing social health disparities.
• Work with patients to address their social and economic needs.
• Connect patients with resources and support systems to improve their health and well-being.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals, social workers, and community organizations to identify patients who need assistance accessing essential services.
• Help patients access services related to housing, food insecurity, transportation, employment, education, and other social determinants of health.
• Work with and link high-risk patients experiencing substance abuse and mental health concerns to support.
• Help ensure patients have access to basic needs, safety planning, harm reduction, and ongoing support.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Tuition assistance and education support.
• Emerging leader and leadership development programs.
• Skill-building and lateral career opportunities.
• Strong healthcare coverage options.
• 3.5% retirement match with automatic annual increase.
• Paid time off that grows with tenure.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED