Community Health Worker

TriHealth • Montgomery, OH

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of a CHW, registered nurse, or social worker, this role involves collaborating with and maintaining knowledge of other health and social service agencies to meet the identified needs of clients. The Community Health Worker acts as a liaison between clients and health service providers, working independently in the community. They establish relationships with community groups to recruit program participants and actively participate in planning and implementing community program events. A key responsibility is conducting client interviews to identify barriers to health and well-being, reporting findings to a clinical supervisor, and maintaining strict confidentiality and HIPAA compliance. The role also includes timely documentation of client interactions and communicating the unique knowledge, duties, and responsibilities of the community health worker role to others.

Requirements

• High School Degree with progress toward a Community Health Worker Certificate, OR an Associate's degree in a health related field
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)
• Knowledge of priority neighborhoods
• Good communication skills
• Interest in the health of economically disadvantaged families

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with and maintains knowledge of other health and social service agencies to meet identified needs of clients; makes appropriate referrals when indicated.
• Acts as a liaison between client and other health service providers.
• Works independently in the community setting.
• Establishes relationships with community groups to recruit program participants.
• Actively participates in the planning and implementation of community program events.
• Conducts client interview to identify potential or actual barriers to personal health and well-being; reports findings to clinical supervisor for assistance in formulating action plan using program guidelines; maintains strict confidentiality and adheres to HIPAA regulations at all times.
• Completes documentation of client interactions in a timely manner per department policy and adheres to Program Guidelines at all times for formulation of action plan.
• Communicates to other individuals and agencies the unique knowledge, duties, and responsibilities of the emerging role of community health worker.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree