Community Health Worker

Corewell Health•Grand Rapids, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides peer support and role modeling to individuals and families to improve life skills and health and wellness through personal interactions, including home visits and telephone calls. Teaches wellness, chronic disease prevention, and self-management, and helps clients and families access appropriate community resources. Assists with coordinating group support programs and maintains ongoing contact. Cultural competency and shared-life experiences with the client population are preferred. Reliable transportation and the ability to drive to appointments are required. The Community Health Worker conducts community outreach, assesses client and family needs, supports care planning, coordinates services, and follows up to evaluate the effectiveness of services. The role also documents client services and program data, reports community health trends, and coordinates group meetings under the direction of the Program Supervisor. This is a full-time, day-shift position based at Widdicomb South in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The schedule is 40 hours per week, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with variable weekend frequency.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Successful completion of the paraprofessional CHW Training Program; completion may occur within 180 days of hire.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, within 60 days; the posting also lists United Lifestyles within 90 days and Healthier Communities within 60 days.
State of Michigan driver's license upon hire.
Auto insurance upon hire.
Reliable transportation and ability to drive to and from appointments.
Work experience and knowledge and use of community resources, social services, health and public agencies, and services are preferred.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or equivalent.
Three years of relevant experience.
Cultural competency and shared-life experiences with the client population.

Responsibilities

Participate in community events and activities promoting health maintenance and disease prevention.
Conduct home visits to determine client and family needs.
Assist with developing and implementing care plans and providing program services.
Follow up with clients, families, and community agencies to evaluate services and plan for future needs.
Help clients arrange and keep medical appointments.
Help clients access community resources, including food, clothing, shelter, and medical insurance.
Mentor, empower, and advocate for clients and families to support independence and skill development.
Refer patients facing social, emotional, or other challenges to appropriate service agencies.
Communicate and collaborate with clients, families, program staff, and other professionals to coordinate services and support relationships with health care providers.
Advise program staff about situational and cultural factors affecting clients, families, and their environments.
Teach clients and families about wellness, disease prevention, and self-management.
Document services, including assessments, plans, periodic goal evaluations, education, and other pertinent program data.
Document community health trends and changes, and provide input into program development and evaluation.
Coordinate group meetings under the direction of the Program Supervisor.
Collect and document program and evaluation data accurately and on time.
Discuss data-collection trends, challenges, and other issues with the Program Supervisor.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package supporting financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
Discounts directory with deals on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more.
Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance.
Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings.

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