Community Health Worker

BJC HealthCare • Farmington, MO

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About The Position

Parkland Health Center has a new, grant-funded Community Health Worker position created through the Rural Health Transformation Grant. The position represents the first step in advancing regional healthcare transformation efforts and supports one of the state's hubs by coordinating community-based services and resource connections within Washington, St. Genevieve, and St. Francois counties. The role provides preventive health improvement services, working with an interdisciplinary care team and internal and external agencies to address social determinants of health and improve the overall health and well-being of children and families.

Parkland Health Center is part of BJC HealthCare and provides primary and secondary inpatient and outpatient services in southeastern Missouri. It operates a full-service acute care hospital in Farmington and a rural emergency hospital in Bonne Terre, Missouri.

This is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to remain alert and work safely is an essential function of the job.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Less than two years of experience is listed under minimum requirements.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.

Nice To Haves

• Professionalism, excellent communication skills, and community-focused leadership.
• Experience or interest in public health and community collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Work daily as a community liaison to identify gaps in care and help clients access resources that address barriers related to social determinants of health.
• Provide referrals for appropriate services by assisting with assessments and screenings or conducting follow-up with patients in person, by phone, through home visits, and/or in other settings where clients can be reached.
• Establish and maintain trusting relationships with clients and work effectively with an interdisciplinary team, internal departments, and community organizations.
• Document and track ongoing activities, care plans, and results while adhering to established policies and procedures.
• Continuously communicate and expand knowledge of community resources, services, and programs offered by hospital or community-based agencies to reduce cultural and socioeconomic barriers between clients and institutions.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, and legal services, available the first day of the month after hire.
• Disability insurance paid for by BJC.
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution.
• 401(k) plan with BJC match.
• Tuition assistance available on the first day.
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development.
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Paid Time Off combining vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time.
• Adoption assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED