Community Health Worker

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Community Health Worker (CHW) supports individuals experiencing homelessness or housing instability by providing outreach, care coordination, and assistance connecting to healthcare and community-based services. Personal Statement and Resume Required for consideration. Applicants must submit a 500 word or less Personal Statement describing their connection to and understanding of the population served.

Requirements

Demonstrated lived experience or sustained professional, volunteer, or community-based experience working with individuals or communities experiencing homelessness or housing instability
Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation to travel throughout Davidson County.
Human Growth & Development (Novice)
Facilitation of Positive Coping Strategies (Novice)
Patient Documentation (Novice)
Communication (Intermediate)
Consulting Services (Intermediate)
High School Diploma or GED (Required)

Nice To Haves

1 year of experience preferred but not required.
Certification is preferred but not required.
Gap year students encouraged to apply.
Spanish Bilingual skills preferred but not required.
Certified Community Health Worker - Community Health Worker Training Program of Tennessee - Community Health Worker Training Program of Tennessee

Responsibilities

Conduct outreach, perform intake assessments, and screenings to identify patient needs, eligibility, and barriers to care.
Provide person-centered support to help patients establish health-related goals and develop actionable plans to achieve them.
Assist patients in navigating healthcare and community systems, including selecting primary care providers, scheduling services, and coordinating referrals.
Conduct direct outreach and engagement services to assigned individuals, connecting them to housing, healthcare, and community-based resources.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and community partners to coordinate care, support service delivery, and maintain continuity of care.
Document encounters and activities accurately and maintain required records to facilitate care coordination, reporting, and program evaluation.
Participate in team meetings, training sessions, outreach activities, and quality improvement initiatives to enhance CHW practices and program effectiveness.