Community Health Worker

CommonSpirit Health • Phoenix, AZ

7d • Onsite

About The Position

As our Community Health Worker, you will be a cornerstone in driving healthy behaviors and improving health equity within our community, especially for high-risk and underserved populations. You will lead outreach efforts, implement vital health programs, and act as a crucial link between individuals and essential healthcare services in our Foundation Funded Employees department. Every day you will conduct outreach for various health initiatives, advising individuals and groups on critical issues like diabetes, obesity, prevention, immunization, and childcare. You will identify and contact members of high-risk groups (e.g., minorities, low-income, pregnant women), providing one-on-one coaching and cultural mediation related to health services. To be successful in this role, you will possess a profound understanding of the cultural and geographical nuances of underserved communities. A strong ability to problem-solve, coupled with empathy and resilience, is essential for effectively removing barriers to care and empowering clients.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• Experience working in the community
• Experience with Community Organizations and Home Health follow-up
• Ability to work independently, set priorities and manage work within timeframes
• Ability to read and analyze technical material
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Positive mental attitude
• Strong customer service orientation
• Ability to handle highly confidential information
• Must be computer literate
• Will complete Community Health Worker (CHW) or Promotoras training

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors Degree
• Teaching experience
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Completed Community Health Worker (CHW) or Promotoras training

Responsibilities

• Conduct outreach for various health initiatives, advising individuals and groups on critical issues like diabetes, obesity, prevention, immunization, and childcare.
• Identify and contact members of high-risk groups (e.g., minorities, low-income, pregnant women), providing one-on-one coaching and cultural mediation related to health services.
• Advise clients or community groups on issues related to diabetes and obesity, improving general health, diet and exercise, prevention, sanitation or hygiene, self care, social issues, education, childcare or problem solving.
• Act as a resource to all clients, providers and the community.
• Attend community meetings and health fairs to understand community issues and build relationships with community members.
• Distribute flyers, brochures, or other informational or educational documents to inform members of a targeted community.
• Refer community members to needed health services.
• Advise clients or community groups to ensure parental understanding of the importance of childhood immunizations and how to access immunization services.
• Advocate for individual or community health needs with government agencies or health service providers.

What This Job Offers

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