Community Health Worker- MDPCP

Luminis Health • Annapolis, MD

49d • $18 - $22

About The Position

The Community Health Worker (CHW) position is responsible for acting as a bridge between health care providers, community services providers, and individuals in the community to promote health, reduce disparities, and improve service delivery. The Community Health Worker is a trained and trusted public health worker who is respected by the people they serve and applies his/her unique understanding of the experience, socio-economic needs, language and/or culture of the communities served. CHWs identify barriers to health and advocate for changing service delivery and other strategies to improve community health.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must be self-directed and have strong verbal and oral communication skills

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year or more of experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Refers and links patients to a medical home for preventive health care, provides age appropriate screenings, self-management education, and chronic conditions social service support.
• Assists patients in navigating the health system and links patients to community resources to meet basic needs that influence health (i.e. housing, food, job placement, legal representation, education)
• Collaborates with the care team and providers to conduct outreach, enroll patients in programs and coordinate their care needs, being considerate of their cultural practices and beliefs
• Engage and collaborate with Patients to set goals by implementing motivational interviewing techniques.
• Adhere to performance productivity standards to meet department goals.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year)
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance Benefits
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full-time employees
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs and more

What This Job Offers

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