Community Health Worker

Trinity Health • Boise, ID

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Community Health and Well Being Team is looking to hire a PRN Community Health Worker for our Mobile Health Clinic that visits rural locations across the Treasure Valley! The mobile health clinic offers free healthcare and vaccination services in rural and underserved communities in Western Idaho and Eastern Oregon – migrant farms, homeless shelters, Community partner locations, etc. As a Community Health Worker (CHW), you will support marginalized populations, many of whom may not speak English as their first language. The clinic operates similarly to an Urgent Care, staffed with a provider, Registered Nurse (RN), and Medical Assistant (MA). The PRN (as needed) position will not qualify for benefits, but qualifies for retirement and employee discounts. Full orientation and training will be required including in-person classes at our Boise Regional Medical Center. Some flexibility may be needed to complete the required training.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Completes CHW training/certification within 6 months of employment.
• At least one (1) year of community involvement experience, including volunteer experience.
• Must complete CHW training/certification within 6 months of employment.
• Demonstrated lived experience (such as experiencing poverty, food insecurity, housing instability, substance use, etc.) and/or cultural background of the patient community in which this position will work in and/or with.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in Spanish and having a medical interpreter certification is preferred, but not required.
• Bilingual Spanish / English highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison between the healthcare system, community organizations, and patients—especially those with identified social needs —to connect them with local resources and support.
• Conduct screenings for health related social needs, real-time documentation in the electronic health record (Epic), and follow up with patients to ensure their ongoing health and well-being.
• Real-time documentation in our electronic medical record system (Epic), as well as follow-up tasks.

Benefits

• Retirement
• Employee discounts
• Mileage reimbursement

What This Job Offers

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