Community Health Worker

LOWER LIGHTS CHRISTIAN HEALTH CENTER INC-posted 3 days ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Hybrid • Columbus, OH
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The Community Health Worker is a frontline health professional addressing the social determinants of health impacting patients of LLCHC. This is a hybrid in office and community-based position working within an integrated health team of medical providers and behavioral health clinicians. The CHW serves as a liaison between health/social services and the community. The CHW builds individual and community capacity and awareness by increasing health knowledge and self-sufficiency through a range of activities.

  • Referral Services
  • Processes CHW referrals for LLCHC.
  • Assess patient needs and schedules appropriately.
  • Connection to community mental health for patients not appropriate for LLCHC.
  • Connection of patients to community resources to address identified social needs and barriers.
  • Assists provider staff with patients presenting in an urgent situation by facilitating appropriate referral.
  • Serves as a community liaison and identifies and remains current on community resources.
  • Communicates to LLCHC providers in a timely manner regarding patient status.
  • Identifies barriers related to ability to pay and connects patients with appropriate internal resources for benefit programs.
  • Administrative
  • Maintains daily documentation of services in EHR.
  • Maintains daily schedule for patient services.
  • Collaborates with staff to ensure continuity of care and smooth operation of internal systems related to Behavioral Health.
  • Participates in BH clinical consultations with BH & medical providers.
  • Processes ROI for coordination of services.
  • Utilize systems for tracking referrals to community mental health.
  • Maintains weekly supervisions with direct supervisor.
  • Maintains CHW cell phone.
  • Education: High School Diploma or general education degree (GED) required; Associate degree preferred.
  • Required Licensure / Certification: Community Health Worker certification.
  • Experience: one to three years relevant community experience preferred
  • Effective Communication Skills
  • Must have and maintain a valid Ohio Driver's license.
  • Must have and maintain dependable transportation.
  • Maintains business auto insurance in order to transport patients.
  • Must be competent in computer use and possess ability to utilize the internet.
  • Must be compassionate and competent in working with diverse cultural, religious and socioeconomic groups.
  • Must possess ability to prioritize work, engage in a variety of tasks simultaneously and consistently meet deadlines.
  • Must possess a high degree of initiative, critical thinking skills and independent judgment.
  • Must possess strong ability to serve as a community liaison between target populations, agencies, providers, and team.
  • Health benefits including medical, vision, dental, life, disability
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • 10 Paid Holidays
  • Student loan forgiveness opportunities
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with access to various consultants
  • 3% match toward retirement fund
  • And more!
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