Community Health Assistant (Population Health)

Gundersen Health System•La Crosse, WI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Emplify Health is seeking a Community Health Assistant to support population health and community well-being initiatives. The role works with leaders, community partners, employers, and internal teams to advance health promotion, address Social Drivers of Health (SDOH), and support programs for patients, employees, and community members. The position is based onsite at the Front Street Office in La Crosse, Wisconsin, with light local travel. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, typically 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with flexibility required for business-related events that may occur early mornings, evenings, or occasionally on weekends. The position is full-time at 40 hours per week. Starting pay is $22.90 per hour, with higher pay possible based on relevant work experience.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a health-related field.
One year of experience in health education or public health in a worksite setting.
Valid driver's license.
Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers certification with hands-on learning from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, required within three months of hire.
Familiarity with public health principles, health promotion strategies, and community engagement.
Comfort working in community events, employer worksites, and healthcare environments.
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
Excellent communication and presentation abilities.

Nice To Haves

Experience conducting biometric screenings and point-of-care testing.
Experience utilizing health screening equipment and interpreting screening results.
Experience with point-of-care testing or other health screening equipment.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Community Health Improvement Manager on SDOH screening and response initiatives, including volunteer recruitment, screening, training, performance evaluation, data management, data collection, and other program needs.
Support health promotion, community outreach, and health fair events by providing information, facilitating access to health education and support services, distributing materials, answering routine questions, connecting participants with resources, and preparing and maintaining event displays and booths.
Conduct worksite biometric screenings, including point-of-care testing and health risk assessment consultations, and support effective screening processes and meaningful employer reporting.
Assist with data collection and entry related to biometric screenings.
Coordinate and implement employee well-being programs, wellness activities, and engagement efforts; collect, maintain, and analyze program data.
Facilitate participant engagement at outreach events through presentations of health education materials and resources.
Reinforce evidence-based health promotion messages and educational content developed by departmental staff.
Collaborate with community health staff on Community Health Needs Assessment priorities, Implementation Plan initiatives, community benefit activities, and related reporting.
Engage professionally with patients, employees, and community members to support health promotion, education, and access to resources while ensuring patient safety and privacy as appropriate.
Apply foundational knowledge of public health, population health, health promotion, behavior change, SDOH, and community engagement principles.
Perform other job-related responsibilities as requested.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, and HSA/FSA.
Substantial retirement contribution, including a 401(k) match and annual discretionary base contribution.
Paid Time Off combining vacation, sick, and personal days.
Professional development opportunities, a Tuition Investment Program, and a Career Development Center.
Wellness program with incentives.
Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D.
Optional short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Employee assistance program.
Identity theft protection.
Pet insurance.
Colleague recognition and rewards program.
Employee discounts and perks.