Community Health Worker

Unicare Community Health Center Inc, Recruiter•Hesperia, CA

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

At Unicare, we strive to provide high quality health care to the community we serve. Our goal is to provide easily accessible, comprehensive, and affordable health care to every family member, while reducing visits to emergency rooms and urgent care facilities. Our mission is to be a community health care organization that treats everyone with dignity and, respect and cultural sensitivity to help create an environment in which all can prosper. Job Summary The Community Health Worker (CHW) visits clients and their families in their home or preferred location while they receive community support services and learn new skills to improve their health and their lives. Enhanced Care Management (ECM) requires a coordinated team effort between Care Managers, Social Navigators, and Community Health Worker.

Requirements

High school diploma, or GED required.
Minimum of 1 year of experience in community outreach, social services, or healthcare preferred.
Knowledge of local community resources, public health programs, and social services systems.
Bilingual in English/Spanish required.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required, and proof of insurance required.
Adhere to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.
Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
Demonstrate ability to coach and motivate patients.
Demonstrated familiarity with the community of interest and an understanding of the lived experiences of underserved populations.
Report to work on time and as scheduled as attendance and punctuality is necessary.
Ability to work well with a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to problem solve and be self-motivated.
Maintain regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and local regulations.
Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner at all times.
Comply with all organizational policies and standards regarding ethical business practices.
Communicate the mission, ethics and goals of the organization.
Must have excellent written and oral skills, strong organizational, problem-solving and analytical skills.
Expected to have strong interpersonal skills and have the ability to understand and follow written/verbal instructions.
Able to work independently with little or no supervision.
Ability to conduct behavioral health screenings and understand mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and stress.
Competence in identifying behavioral health crises and understanding crisis management protocols.
Familiarity with mental health resources and community support programs.
Excellent people skills, with an ability to partner with a dynamic leadership team.
Possess personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and commitment to corporate mission.
Flexible and able to multitask; can work within an ambiguous, fast-moving environment, while also driving toward clarity and solutions; demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities.
Maintain current knowledge of policies and procedures as they relate to safe work practices.
Follow all safety procedures and report unsafe conditions.
Ability to work with a diverse population.
Willing to work flexible hours, including evenings.
Must have reliable transportation.
Must be self-directed and work productively with minimal supervision.
Ability to work effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
Demonstrated proficiency in using Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, Access, Outlook.
Knowledge of Electronic Health Records.
Demonstrate the skills to provide age-appropriate care to the clients of the clinic.
Demonstrate knowledge of the principals of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to interpret information relative to the patients age related needs.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor’s degree in health or social services preferred.
Certificate as a Community Health worker preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct outreach and engage community members in assigned service areas.
Provide education and information on health topics, including preventive care, chronic disease management, and health lifestyles.
Assist individuals and families in accessing medical, behavioral, and social support services.
Help clients navigate healthcare and social service systems.
Conduct home visits, follow-up calls, and community site visits as needed.
Document activities, client needs within healthcare and social service systems.
Provide culturally and linguistically appropriate health education and nurture change behavior.
Help the client to reduce barriers they may have in arranging transportation, filling out forms, making appointments, translation, or finding childcare.
Advocate for the client’s needs within healthcare and social service systems.
Accompany clients to appointments as needed.
Perform in-person and telephone visits to engage potential ECM clients in service.
Collaborate with healthcare providers, social services agencies, and community organizations.
Participate in all UCHC staff meetings and Enhanced Care Management meetings.
Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations.
As directed by the clinic manager or ECM Team members, performs other related and/or necessary tasks to achieve organizational and programmatic goals and objectives.