Community Health Worker Grant – Community Outreach – St. Vincent Medical Center

Mercy Health • Toledo, OH

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Provide care coordination through the Healthy Start Program for program-eligible pregnant women to help ensure these women have a medical home for prenatal and post-partum care, practice appropriate pregnancy self-care, get connected to needed social services to remove barriers to care, and learn basic maternal and baby care with the goal of achieving a full term, healthy birth weight birth.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of community resources
• Valid Ohio driver’s license
• Automobile insurance
• Ability to share educational information and resources with individuals and families
• Culturally sensitive to families and demonstrate respect in all interactions
• Good communication skills
• Self-starter

Nice To Haves

• Certified Community Health Worker

Responsibilities

• Provide care coordination through the Healthy Start Program for program-eligible pregnant women.
• Ensure women have a medical home for prenatal and post-partum care.
• Encourage appropriate pregnancy self-care.
• Connect women to needed social services to remove barriers to care.
• Educate on basic maternal and baby care.
• Share educational information and resources with individuals and families.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Incentives
• Referral bonuses
• 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage
• HAS/FSA options
• Life insurance
• Mental health resources
• Discounts
• Paid time off
• Parental and FMLA leave
• Short- and long-term disability
• Backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance
• Professional development
• Continuing education support

What This Job Offers

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