Community Health Worker - Foster Care

Jordan Valley Health•Springfield, MO

16h•Hybrid

About The Position

Foster Care Community Health Workers (CHW) work throughout the service area to facilitate health equity for children in foster care. CHWs build relationships with patients and their families who access the health center or those within the community who are in need of services. Through that relationship the Community Health Worker will serve as a liaison or link between patient and resources to facilities access to care, improve quality and address the effects of social determinants of health.

Requirements

Valid Driver’s License
At least one year of experience working in Community Health field
Trained in and/or experience in: Community health worker field, Communications, Organizations and resources, Lifestyle choices, Cultural beliefs and health care, Legal and ethical considerations, Disease-specific modules (e.g. asthma/COPD, cardiovascular diseases, developmental disabilities, diabetes, overweight/obesity, tobacco use), Conducting interviews

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Responsibilities

Works directly with patients in the foster care system to identify needs and set client-centered goals.
Provides individual support to patients working toward self-management of health conditions, primarily in a home or community setting.
Provide referrals and follow-up on referrals and works directly with FosterAdopt Connect and other referral agencies for kids in foster care
Works directly with a patient’s treatment team and participates in care coordination and/or case management.
Connects patients with resources to meet basic needs and to improve on the patient’s social determinants of health.
Assesses patient’s social determinants of health. Assists patients in improving their health based on their social determinants of health, through the coordination of resources and the development of self-management skills.
Works in a manner that builds individual and community capacity.
Provides basic health screenings.
Provides culturally appropriate health education and information to advance patient’s health literacy related to their conditions.
Assists patients and community members in navigating health and social service systems.
Follow up on appointments or instructions from the healthcare team by making home visits, meeting the participant in a community setting, and/or phone communication.
Builds relationships and interacts professionally with local community partnerships, health, and social service providers.
All other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage: Three comprehensive plan options (Buy-up, Base, and High Deductible) through UnitedHealthcare's Choice Plus network, covering various deductibles and out-of-pocket limits. Includes access to telemedicine services via Teladoc.
Health Savings Account (HSA): Available for employees in the High Deductible Plan with employer contributions and tax advantages.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Options for both healthcare and dependent care FSAs, allowing pre-tax contributions for qualified expenses.
Dental and Vision Coverage: Dental insurance through Cigna’s DPPO network and vision coverage through EyeMed’s Insight network.
Retirement Plan: Pre-tax and Roth 403(b) retirement plans with a 5% employer match starting after 30 days of employment.
Life and Disability Insurance: Basic Life and AD&D insurance provided at no cost, with the option to purchase additional coverage. Long-term and short-term disability insurance are also available.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free confidential support for personal and professional challenges, including counseling and crisis intervention.
Additional Voluntary Benefits: Options for critical illness, accident, hospital care, and pet insurance through MetLife.
Pay on Demand Available.
Nine paid holidays per year.