Community Health Worker

CommonSpirit Health•Phoenix, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Where You’ll Work Hello humankindness Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is a 571-bed, not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health, social and support services. Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy, St. Joseph's was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 125 years later, St. Joseph's remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved. We are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care, medical education and research. St. Joseph's includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute , Norton Thoracic Institute , Cancer Center at St. Joseph's , Ivy Brain Tumor Center , and St. Joseph's Level I Trauma Center (which is verified by the American College of Surgeons). The hospital is also a respected center for high-risk obstetrics, neuro - rehabilitation, orthopedics, and other medical services. St. Joseph’s is considered a sought-after destination hospital for treating the most complex cases from throughout the world. Every day, approximately 20 percent of the hospital’s patients have traveled from outside of Arizona and the United States to seek treatment at St. Joseph’s. U.S News & World Report routinely ranks St. Joseph's among the top hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery. In addition, St. Joseph's boasts the Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Joseph's, and a strategic alliance with Phoenix Children's Hospital. St. Joseph's is consistently named an outstanding place to work and one of Arizona's healthiest employers. Come grow your career with one of Arizona's Most Admired Companies . Look for us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter . For the health of our community ... we are proud to be a tobacco-free campus. Job Summary and Responsibilities Assist individuals and communities to adopt healthy behaviors. Conduct outreach for medical personnel or health organizations to implement programs in the community that promote, maintain, and improve individual and community health. May provide information on available resources, provide social support and informal counseling, advocate for individuals and community health needs, and provide services such as blood pressure screening. May collect data to help identify community health needs. Advise clients or community groups on issues related to diabetes and obesity, improving general health, diet and exercise, prevention, sanitation or hygiene, self care, social issues, education, childcare or problem solving. Act as a resource to all clients, providers and the community. Attend community meetings and chealth fairs to understand community issues and build relationships with community members. Distribute flyers, brochures, or other informational or educational documents to inform members of a targeted community. Refer community members to needed health services. Advise clients or community groups to ensure parental understanding of the importance of childhood immunizations and how to access immunization services Advocate for individual or community health needs with government agencies or health service providers.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Experience working in the community
Experience with Community Organizations and Home Health follow-up
Ability to work independently, set priorities and manage work within timeframes, read and analyze technical material, communicate effectively verbally and in writing, positive mental attitude
Strong customer service orientation and the ability to handle highly confidential information essential
Must be computer literate
Will complete Community Health Worker(CHW) or Promotoras training

Nice To Haves

Bachelors Degree
Teaching experience
Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Completed Community Health Worker (CHW) or Promotoras training

Responsibilities

Assist individuals and communities to adopt healthy behaviors.
Conduct outreach for medical personnel or health organizations to implement programs in the community that promote, maintain, and improve individual and community health.
Provide information on available resources
Provide social support and informal counseling
Advocate for individuals and community health needs
Provide services such as blood pressure screening
Collect data to help identify community health needs
Advise clients or community groups on issues related to diabetes and obesity, improving general health, diet and exercise, prevention, sanitation or hygiene, self care, social issues, education, childcare or problem solving.
Act as a resource to all clients, providers and the community.
Attend community meetings and chealth fairs to understand community issues and build relationships with community members.
Distribute flyers, brochures, or other informational or educational documents to inform members of a targeted community.
Refer community members to needed health services.
Advise clients or community groups to ensure parental understanding of the importance of childhood immunizations and how to access immunization services
Advocate for individual or community health needs with government agencies or health service providers.