Community Health Worker (Marshallese Population)

CHAS Health • Spokane, WA

84d • $23 - $33

About The Position

If you are looking to foster a fulfilling career path while serving your community, you are in the right place. All careers at CHAS Health allow you to make an impact on patient’s lives and our greater community. No matter what clinic or location you join, you become a part of the bigger picture – providing trustworthy, patient-centered, and attentive care to anyone who walks through our doors. We continue to expand operations and are regularly looking for talented and dedicated individuals to help us continue to make a difference in patient lives. Challenging the status quo starts with you – get started today.

Requirements

• One year of health and/or social experience required.
• Completion of Community Health Workers training through the State of Washington or Idaho required/or obtained within one year of hire required.
• Experience working with community resources including social services, meal sites, and/or shelters preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Motivational skills related to maximizing the use of tools and resources to improve the overall patient experience.
• Organizational and computer skills required.
• Compassion for patients required.
• Valid driver’s license and insurance required.
• BLS/CPR card required within 90-days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Counsels and aids patients and their families to understand healthcare recommendations and options by providing education and resources.
• Supports patients in navigating the healthcare system.
• Conducts comprehensive and ongoing identification of social drivers of health (SDOH) needs and barriers to effective patient care.
• Advocates for and refers patients to appropriate community resources.
• Participates in community outreach activities that align with Health Equity activities and priorities, including at-home or community-based visits with patients as needed.
• Creates and maintains relationships with local agencies who serve various patient populations that align with Health Equity priorities.
• Performs other duties as assigned, including supporting the CHAS Health Mission and Core Values.
• Supports Mobile Medicine events by providing resource navigation, front office support, and unit transport as assigned.
• Works closely with Mobile Medicine provider teams to develop care plans for patients and documents patient progress.
• Supports Mobile Medicine integration into targeted communities through outreach and engagement with partners.
• Supports patients and community members that are experiencing homelessness in accessing medical, dental, and behavioral health services, in addition to supporting their SDOH needs to reduce barriers to care.
• Participates in community outreach activities that align with Health Equity activities and priorities, including visits to shelters, outdoor encampments, resource facilities, and community events.
• Supports equitable distribution of supplies, clothing, hygiene items, seasonal needs, and education to community members.
• Provides and advocates for culturally competent care and support for patients from specific patient populations.
• Supports creation of educational materials and resources that are tailored to specific patient populations.
• Provides interpreter and/or translation services for patients to support increased access to services, when applicable.
• Works collaboratively with care teams to provide patient outreach and education to support quality improvement efforts.
• Engages with broad patient populations to achieve specific metrics and overcome SDOH barriers impacting patient care.
• Completes targeted outreach and provides support specific to SDOH needs assessments, organizational quality improvement activities for specific patient populations, and Health Equity programming.

Benefits

• Compensation Range: $23.75 - $33.86

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees