Community Health Worker

Chandler Regional Medical Center • Chandler, AZ

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About The Position

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

Requirements

• High School Graduate/GED
• Certified Community Health Worker training
• Complete Community Health Worker Certification within , 6 - months
• One (1) year of experience working with the community
• Experience working in a multiculturalsetting
• Electronic health record (EHR) experience and
• Driver's License: AZ

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with a nonprofit orcommunity-based organization for at least 2 years.
• Experience working as community health worker/community health advocate or patient navigator

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 toaddress them one by one.
• Facilitate and link participants (or families) with applications for social services like SNAP, Medicaid, etc. 1.4
• Assist participants in navigating the healthcare system and accessing necessary services.
• Serve as a liaison, or as a bridge, between participants, healthcare providers, hospital staff, andcommunity/state resources

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED