Community Health Worker

Lehigh Valley Health Network•REMOTE IN PENNSYLVANIA, PA

3d•Remote

About The Position

Acts as a bridge between health care providers, community based providers, and individuals in the community to promote health, reduce disparities, and improve service delivery across the care continuum. Understands the experiences, socioeconomic needs, language, and/or culture of the communities served. Spends time outreaching, providing health education, and helping patients navigate health systems. Identifies barriers to care and assist in changing service delivery to improve patient and community health.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
1 year Knowledge of local community and community resources and at least one year of experience in a community based setting either as a student, volunteer, paid worker, or community resource advocate.
Functions independently as well as collaboratively.
Demonstrated ability to initiate, accept, and adapt to change.
Demonstrated time management and organizational skills.
Accepts and recognizes differences among people.
Basic computer skills
Ability to work with diverse populations including families, elderly, pregnant women, and the underserved
PA State Certified Community Health Worker - State of Pennsylvania within 1 Year
American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
DL - Driver's License_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish (written & oral)

Responsibilities

Builds individual and community capacity by increasing health knowledge and self-sufficiency through outreach, community education, social support, and advocacy.
Serves as a liaison between communities and health care systems/agencies.
Provides guidance and social assistance to patients and the entire care team.
Enhances patients ability to effectively communicate with healthcare providers and care team members.
Provides culturally and linguistically appropriate health education using evidence based sources.
Advocates on behalf of patients, families, caregivers, and communities to obtain needed care and/or resources.
Informs health care providers and care team members of barriers and challenges that limit patients' abilities to follow care plan and navigate the health care system.
Establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with community-based organizations and across the care continuum to promote individual care delivery, education, advocacy, and public health.