Community Health Worker-Part-time-Day Shift
About The Position
The Community Health Worker (CHW) is a frontline public health worker who is a trusted member of and/or has strong ties and a close understanding of the community served. This trusting relationship enables the CHW to serve as a liaison/link/intermediary between health/social services and the community to facilitate access to services and improve the quality and cultural competence of service delivery. As a “Community Health Worker” you will: Delivers services to vulnerable and high-risk individuals, particularly those hard-to-reach and/or with social needs, in home and community-based settings. Build relationships within the community (i.e., faith organizations, community groups/centers, community leaders, Housing Opportunities Commission, community businesses, etc.) Provides basic education regarding chronic health conditions and health promotion in a way that promotes understanding and self-management by the individual. Reinforces health literacy and educational messages using appropriate tools and supplies within scope of practice.
Requirements
- Comprehensive knowledge of the local community.
- High school graduate or GED required.
- Minimum of two years' community involvement experience (i.e., community health worker, volunteer for community-based organization, outreach worker, community navigator, etc.)
- Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to clients, and other employees of the organization.
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing and to hear or communicate with target population, medical and social service professionals, colleagues, and peers.
- Ability to inspire and motive others.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications including Word, PowerPoint and Excel
Nice To Haves
- Certified Community Health Worker, preferred.
- Motivational interviewing skills, preferred.
- Bi-lingual skills to work with patients in their native language are preferred.
Responsibilities
- Delivers services to vulnerable and high-risk individuals, particularly those hard-to-reach and/or with social needs, in home and community-based settings.
- Build relationships within the community (i.e., faith organizations, community groups/centers, community leaders, Housing Opportunities Commission, community businesses, etc.)
- Provides basic education regarding chronic health conditions and health promotion in a way that promotes understanding and self-management by the individual.
- Reinforces health literacy and educational messages using appropriate tools and supplies within scope of practice.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefit packages, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, paid time off, 403B, education assistance and voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity and others) available from the first day of employment.
- Work/Life balance with flexible schedules.
- Free onsite parking.
- Referral Rewards Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
