Community Health Worker

So IL Health Care Foundation • Sauget, IL

4h

About The Position

The community health worker is a member of the healthcare team and works in both health center and community-based settings to improve health outcomes by addressing health related social needs. The Community health worker is responsible for connecting individuals to community resources and health care services.

Requirements

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong desire to help others and work in the community.
• Familiar with health and social problems of the community.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Ability to maintain courteous behavior.
• Ability to work in office environment and community settings.
• Ability to use computer and technology.
• High school diploma or GED, valid driver's license, insured and reliable transportation; and lived experience or extensive relationship with the community is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in community outreach, peer counseling, health promotion, healthcare/medical office is desired.

Responsibilities

• Serve caseload of assigned clients.
• Screen individuals for health-related social needs (HRSN) using the PRAPARE Tool and initiate referrals as needed.
• Contact clients (phone, text, email) about the need for and importance of health care services.
• Contact clients (phone, text, email) to schedule appointments for health screenings, well-visits, and follow-up appointments.
• Assist clients in accessing and understanding health information provided by their medical and social service providers.
• Assist clients with completing paperwork related to health-related social needs such as applications and registration forms.
• Communicate with healthcare and social service providers as needed to enhance care coordination and patient engagement.
• Participate in community events to promote services and healthy behaviors.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records by documenting services and client interactions in the CHW database system.
• Complete community health worker training and subsequent assigned training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health Insurances: Choose from medical, dental, and vision plan offerings with coverage for employees and eligible dependents.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Save tax-free on medical and dependent care expenses.
• Health Savings Account (HSA): Set aside pre-tax funds for medical expenses with no rollover limits.
• Life Insurance: Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance with additional voluntary options.
• Disability Insurance: Employer-paid disability insurance for eligible positions.
• 401(k): SIHF matches dollar-for-dollar on the first 4% you contribute, with immediate vesting.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue vacation, sick leave, and holidays, including a floating holiday.
• Paid Parental Leave: Eligible employees can receive employer-paid parental leave for the birth or adoption of a child.
• Other Benefits: Tuition reimbursement, corporate discounts, travel assistance, employee assistance program, voluntary short- and long-term disability, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees