Community Health Worker

Carle Health•Danville, IL

22d•$20 - $32

About The Position

The Community Health Worker (CHW) provides community support by partnering with community agencies to help at-risk and high-risk individuals and families navigate social service and health care systems. The CHW connects underserved communities with available resources and helps clients overcome barriers involving health, social services, education, employment, and other Social Drivers of Health. Under the direction of the CHW Supervisor, the CHW coordinates health education and disease-management education, supports navigation of health and social care systems, and provides case management services under supervision. The CHW works within an interdisciplinary team and builds trusting relationships to bridge patients and the medical system. Home visits may be required for some interventions; services and education may also be provided through group sessions, health fairs, clinics, and other community locations.

Requirements

Experience in community outreach.
Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 30 days.
Provide proof of auto insurance.
Hold a valid Illinois driver's license.

Responsibilities

Assess assigned clients at designated intervals and conduct Social Determinants of Health screenings.
Monitor nutrition for adults with chronic health conditions and other high-risk groups.
Advocate for clients who are unable to speak for themselves.
Update client plans and promote adherence to support positive outcomes.
Refer community members to needed health services.
Document client interactions and assessments.
Establish trusting relationships with patients.
Help clients address barriers to health by identifying, locating, connecting to, and navigating community and medical services; this may include accompanying clients to appointments and helping complete forms.
Connect clients with available community resources and inform them about those resources.
Educate clients about obtaining care and managing their conditions.
Build individual, client, community, and team capacity.
Attend interdisciplinary care team discussions.
Maintain a client caseload.
Use Social Determinants of Health screenings to identify needs and develop plans addressing health equity needs.
Stay current with CHW policies, procedures, standards, and best practices.
Provide complementary education and outreach when appropriate, such as flu prevention and immunizations.
Increase program visibility through community outreach, participation in community education initiatives, and collaboration and referrals with community providers.
Work with the CHW Supervisor to identify, develop, and implement outreach and engagement initiatives for high-risk populations.
Conduct peer-led community focus groups to gather data about factors affecting healthy lifestyles, especially nutrition and physical activity in proposed project areas.