Community Health Worker GCM-Atrium Behavioral Health-FT Days
About The Position
Provides direct services to clients, such as health education and prevention programs. Collects and maintains client records, ensuring confidentiality. Acts as a liaison between clients and healthcare providers. Conduct follow-ups with clients to ensure their needs are being met. Conducts effective home visits and/or community events. Educates community members on self-management of health conditions and supports patients in developing healthier habits and proper use of the emergency room and providing information for alternatives. Assist community members in understanding care plans and instructions. Facilitates access to community resources, including but not limited to locating housing, food, clothing, prenatal classes, parenting, and providers to teach life skills, and relevant mental health services. Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Completion of any required certifications or continuing education in community health within the first year of employment.
- High School Diploma or GED required
- 1 – 2 years
- In-depth knowledge of community resources and health services.
- Ability to assess client needs and provide appropriate interventions.
- Experience working with diverse populations.
- Ability to engage medical providers, primary care teams, community-based organizations, referral navigators and social services agencies.
- Adaptability based on changing needs of the organization.
- Possesses knowledge of the community and population for related programs.
- Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community and work as a strong team member.
- Must have strong interpersonal skills and good communication and literacy skills (in person, telephonically and written) and demonstrate the ability to develop rapport as an active member of the care management team.
- Valid driver’s license required, excellent driving record and have reliable transportation.
- Time will be spent tracking and contacting community members and community referral agencies, meeting face-to-face with clients in their home environment, hospital, clinic, school, etc.
- Frequent changes are expected daily; therefore, flexibility and adaptability are essential.
- Evening and weekend work may periodically be required.
- Self-directed with excellent time management and detail orientation.
- Adaptability based on changing needs of the organization.
- Knowledgeable of social drivers of health, community health, and health literacy principles.
- Ability to navigate Epic or another Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
- Ability to navigate social care networks and platforms.
Nice To Haves
- Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred
Responsibilities
- Provides direct services to clients, such as health education and prevention programs.
- Collects and maintains client records, ensuring confidentiality.
- Acts as a liaison between clients and healthcare providers.
- Conduct follow-ups with clients to ensure their needs are being met.
- Conducts effective home visits and/or community events.
- Educates community members on self-management of health conditions and supports patients in developing healthier habits and proper use of the emergency room and providing information for alternatives.
- Assist community members in understanding care plans and instructions.
- Facilitates access to community resources, including but not limited to locating housing, food, clothing, prenatal classes, parenting, and providers to teach life skills, and relevant mental health services.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
- Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
