Community Health Worker
About The Position
The Community Health Worker (CHW) will be responsible for assisting patients and their support team, to navigate and access community services, other resources, and adopt healthy behaviors. The CHW supports the healthcare system providers and staff through an integrated approach to care management and community outreach. The CHW will provide social support, informal counseling, and advocate for the health needs of individuals and their community. Community outreach and collaboration with community agencies are essential to this role. The CHW will participate in the process of collecting and maintaining health-related social needs screening data.
Requirements
- High School diploma required.
- Community Health Worker certification
Nice To Haves
- Two year degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for establishing trusting relationships with patients, and their support team, while providing general support and encouragement.
- Based on social needs screening results, provide ongoing follow-up, basic motivational interviewing and goal setting with patients/support team.
- Follow-up with patients via phone calls and visits to other settings where patients may need assistance.
- Follow up with patients should be on-going from initial identification through closure.
- Assist patients with completing applications and registration forms.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
