Community Health Worker

OCH • Springfield, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Ozarks Community Hospital (OCH), located in Springfield, MO, has an opening for a Community Health Worker (CHW) within its Medical Home department. The CHW will be an integral part of the client resource team, helping to bridge patients to resources to reduce social determinants of health that impact clients' health and well-being. This role involves providing informal coaching, counseling, social support, culturally appropriate health education, and basic screening services. The CHW is expected to perform duties consistent with the Standards of Practice, goals, and philosophy of Ozarks Community Hospital and the Employee Code of Conduct. OCH's mission is dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare and preventive services to all patients in an atmosphere of compassion, respect, and dignity, with a commitment to care for the underserved and to improve access to care.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must obtain CHW certification through an approved curriculum within 12 months of hire date
• Valid Driver's License required
• Must have a valid Class E license upon hire or Class E license must be obtained during orientation period
• Current BLS certification upon hire or BLS certification must be obtained during orientation period or at the next available scheduled class
• Throughout employment, current BLS certification must be maintained by renewal during renewal period or at next available scheduled class

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual

Responsibilities

• Help to bridge patients to resources to reduce social determinants of health that impact clients' health and well-being
• Provides informal coaching, counseling and social support
• Provides culturally appropriate health education
• Provides basic screening services
• Perform duties consistent with Standards of Practice, goals and philosophy of Ozarks Community Hospital and the Employee Code of Conduct

Benefits

• Eligibility for health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Flexible spending accounts
• Many other elective benefits subject to plan terms
• Paid time off (PTO) earned on an accrual basis starting first day of employment, up to 3.5 weeks per year based on a 40-hour work week
• Company-paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees