Community Health Worker-Grant

Loma Linda • Loma Linda, CA

6d • $26 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

The Community Health Worker is responsible for helping patients and their families navigate and access community services, access health care services, and adopt healthy behaviors. Supports providers and the care management teams through an integrated approach to case management and community outreach. Provides social support and informal counseling, as well as advocate for individuals and community health needs. Assists clinical personnel with community outreach, such as home visits, assists with health assessments, and involvement in various clinical-community intervention activities will be required when assigned. Performs other duties as needed.

Requirements

• Experience working in a multi-cultural setting
• Knowledgeable about community resources appropriate to needs of patients/families
• Able to read
• Able to write legibly
• Able to speak in English and Spanish fluently with professional quality
• Able to use computer, printer, and software programs necessary to the position (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Able to operate/troubleshoot basic office and patient care equipment required for the position
• Able to perform required patient care activities related to the position
• Able to relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others
• Able to work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure
• Able to collaborate and accept direction
• Able to communicate effectively in English in person, in writing, and on the telephone
• Able to think critically
• Able to manage multiple assignments effectively
• Able to organize and prioritize workload
• Able to work well under pressure
• Able to problem solve
• Able to recall information with accuracy
• Able to pay close attention to detail
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Able to distinguish colors as necessary
• Able to hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone, and identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the workplace
• Able to see adequately to read computer screens, and written documents necessary to the position
• Valid Driver's License required at time of hire

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience working in a community based setting
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology
• Successful completion of a Community Health Worker formal training program such as from a college or other education institution

Responsibilities

• Helping patients and their families navigate and access community services
• Helping patients and their families access health care services
• Helping patients and their families adopt healthy behaviors
• Supporting providers and care management teams through an integrated approach to case management and community outreach
• Providing social support and informal counseling
• Advocating for individuals and community health needs
• Assisting clinical personnel with community outreach, such as home visits
• Assisting with health assessments
• Involvement in various clinical-community intervention activities when assigned
• Performing other duties as needed

Benefits

• Equal opportunities in all aspects of the employment process to every individual, regardless of gender, race, color, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
• Reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified individuals requesting an accommodation due to a disability.
• Reasonable accommodation in the hiring process

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed