Community Health Worker Addiction Medicine

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Corewell Health operates over 300 outpatient clinics across Michigan, bringing a multitude of care options to the communities that we serve. There are over 40 different types of primary care and specialty practices, which allows those who work in these clinics the opportunity to learn and explore various interests or to specialize in one area. This role provides peer support and role modeling related to the improvement of life skills and health/wellness to individuals and their families during personal interactions including home visits, telephone calls, etc. It also instructs individuals and their families about wellness, chronic disease prevention and self-management, and assists clients and their families with accessing appropriate community resources. The role also assists with the coordination of group support programs and provides ongoing contact. Cultural competency and shared-life experiences with client population is preferred. Must have reliable transportation and be able to drive to and from appointments.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Successful completion of the paraprofessional CHW Training Program (Completion within 180 days from hire date)
• Reliable transportation
• Able to drive to and from appointments

Nice To Haves

• Cultural competency and shared-life experiences with client population
• Associate's Degree or equivalent
• 3 years of relevant work experience
• Knowledge and use of community resources; social, health and public agencies and services
• LIC-Driver's License - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire
• CRT-Auto Insurance - Upon Hire

Responsibilities

• Provides peer support and role modeling related to the improvement of life skills and health/wellness to individuals and their families during personal interactions including home visits, telephone calls, etc.
• Instructs individuals and their families about wellness, chronic disease prevention and self-management.
• Assists clients and their families with accessing appropriate community resources.
• Assists with the coordination of group support programs and provides ongoing contact.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like 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

What This Job Offers

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