Community Health Worker

CommonSpirit Health • Chandler, AZ

9d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Community Health Worker at Dignity Health East Valley, you will play a crucial role in facilitating access to local community resources for individuals (patients/participants) and, when necessary, their families, to foster healthier lifestyles. You will collaborate closely with community-based organizations and members to assess their health needs, offer education and support, and advocate for their access to healthcare services. Acting as a bridge between patients (participants/community members) and health/social service systems, you will work alongside other healthcare professionals to ensure the delivery of optimal care

Requirements

• One (1) year of dedicated experience working for a nonprofit or community- based organization
• Experience working in a multicultural setting
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology
• Familiarity with Medicaid,Medicare and other Government systems.
• High School Diploma/GED
• Proficiency in basic computer skills, Google Workspace, and PDF management.
• Experience with Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems
• Certified Community Health Worker or Complete Community Health Worker Certification within six (6) months of hire.
• Arizona Fingerprint clearance card.
• Auto- AZ

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals and communities in adopting healthy behaviors, including addressing chronic diseases (e.g., diabetes, heart disease) and comorbidities (e.g., depression, arthritis).
• Empower participants to achieve their health goals. This involves a collaborative approach, working alongside participants to identify their unique risks, needs, and barriers, and then developing a personalized action plan to address them one by one.
• Facilitate and link participants (or families) with applications for social services like SNAP, Medicaid, etc.
• Serve as a liaison, or as a bridge, between participants, healthcare providers, hospital staff, and community/state resources navigating the healthcare system and accessing necessary services.
• Providing one on one coaching/education, empowering individuals to achieve their health goals.
• Adapting the coaching style and approach to the individuals, learning preference, culture, background, and beliefs.
• This role is based in the East Valley of Arizona (Gilbert, Chandler, Mesa, and Queen Creek) and is an in-person position that requires periodic home visits (2-3 times per week).

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