Community Health Worker II (Full Time)

Mercy • Springfield, MO

15h • Onsite

About The Position

A community health worker is a front-line public health worker who is a trusted member of and/or has an unusually close understanding of the community served. This trusting relationship enables the worker to serve as a liaison/link between health/social services and the community to facilitate access to services and improve the quality and cultural competence of service delivery. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1-3 years CHW experience or equivalent
• Mercy provided Community Health Worker training certificate within 6-12 months
• Basic Life Support
• Strong relationship and collaboration skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• Compassion for poor and underserved members of the community
• Proficient with Microsoft Applications
• Able to document in an EMR
• Access to reliable transportation

Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison/link between health/social services and the community to facilitate access to services.
• Improve the quality and cultural competence of service delivery.
• Perform duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Tuition support
• Matched retirement plans

What This Job Offers

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