Community Health Worker- Social Care

Trinity Health • Columbus, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Community Health Worker is a frontline public health worker who is a frontline public health worker who is a trusted member of and/or has an in-depth understanding of the community served. The CHW serves as a liaison/link/intermediary between health/social services and the community to facilitate access to services and improve the quality and cultural competence of service delivery. The CHW builds individual and community capacity and awareness by increasing health knowledge and self-sufficiency through a range of activities, such as outreach, community education, intensive case management, social support and advocacy. Assists the patient in accessing appropriate resources and coordinates referrals as necessary. Provides community and educational support and serves as a community liaison.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• Community Health Worker certification or ability to obtain within first year of employment.
• CPR certified or ability to become certified within 6 months of hire
• one to three years relevant community experience preferred
• Must have and maintain a valid Ohio Driver's license
• Must have and maintain dependable transportation
• Must be compassionate and competent in working with diverse cultural, religious and socioeconomic groups
• Must possess strong ability to serve as a community liaison between target populations, agencies, providers and team

Nice To Haves

• Associate Degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Assists in locating and verifying appropriate resources for patient referrals and educates patients of such; Attends community meetings that affect the targeted populations
• Develops and maintains professional relationships with external community resources as well as internally throughout the Mount Carmel Health System
• Consistently communicates pertinent and/or timely information to UH Manager and team.
• Maintains appropriate and necessary documentation; data relating to patient appointments; outcomes of patient referrals.
• Attends and provides input at monthly meetings and provides input for the Manager
• Works closely with program team to coordinate, identify, enroll and monitor participants in the program.
• Transports patients as necessary and appropriate
• All other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision with coverage starting on day one.
• Retirement savings account with employer match starting on day one.
• Generous paid time off programs.
• Employee recognition programs.
• Tuition/professional development reimbursement starting on day one.
• RN to BSN tuition 100% paid at Mount Carmel’s College of Nursing.
• Relocation assistance (geographic and position restrictions apply).
• Employee Referral Rewards program.
• DailyPay - if you’re hired as an eligible colleague, you’ll be able to see how much you’ve made every day and transfer your money any time before payday.
• Opportunity to join Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Colleague Resource Groups.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED