Community Health Worker

The Ohio State University

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About The Position

The Community Health Worker (CHW) serves as a trusted liaison, connecting the Ohio State Healthy Community Center (HCC) participants from the Near East Side and broader Columbus community to essential resources, while providing guidance and support as they navigate their individualized health and wellness needs. Additionally, the CHW will assist the HCC team in the implementation of nutrition and chronic health education initiatives. Community Health Worker certification is required.

The Community Health Worker (CHW) delivers tailored outreach, education, and support services to all people — helping community members navigate healthcare systems, access critical resources, and achieve improvements in health outcomes. The CHW works collaboratively with the Ohio State Healthy Community Center (HCC) team and OSU partners to assist members reach their health and wellness goals. The CHW will also participate in community assessments to identify resources and gaps and assist in the planning and implementation of community health programs. The CHW provides monthly and quarterly reporting and represents the HCC in the community.

Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Community Health Worker certification
• 1 year of relevant experience required

Nice To Haves

• 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Connecting participants to essential resources
• Providing guidance and support as they navigate their individualized health and wellness needs
• Assisting the HCC team in the implementation of nutrition and chronic health education initiatives
• Delivering tailored outreach, education, and support services to all people
• Helping community members navigate healthcare systems
• Accessing critical resources
• Achieving improvements in health outcomes
• Assisting members reach their health and wellness goals
• Participating in community assessments to identify resources and gaps
• Assisting in the planning and implementation of community health programs
• Providing monthly and quarterly reporting
• Representing the HCC in the community

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees