Community Health Worker| FT| Day
About The Position
Engages a population of socially vulnerable patients in their care, assists them through the process of working towards better health by providing support, encouragement, and education in person, by telephone and via electronic means. Builds relationships with respect to diversity, using active listening, casual counseling to strengthen the patient’s health, social and personal goals. The CHW will operationalize the care coordinator’s care plan by providing on-going support to the patients, educate them on self-management of their health conditions, proper use of the emergency room, help patients to overcome barriers to obtaining medical care/social, access community resources, etc. Acts as a patient advocate and liaison between the patient/family and community service agencies (i.e., schools, DHS, hospital, etc.).
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED required.
- Valid GA driver’s license required.
- Excellent driving record required.
- Reliable transportation required.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant human service field.
Responsibilities
- Engage a population of socially vulnerable patients in their care.
- Assist patients in working towards better health by providing support, encouragement, and education.
- Build relationships with respect to diversity, using active listening and casual counseling.
- Strengthen the patient’s health, social and personal goals.
- Operationalize the care coordinator’s care plan by providing on-going support to patients.
- Educate patients on self-management of their health conditions.
- Educate patients on the proper use of the emergency room.
- Help patients overcome barriers to obtaining medical care/social services.
- Assist patients in accessing community resources.
- Act as a patient advocate and liaison between the patient/family and community service agencies.
Benefits
- Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
- Competitive compensation
- Generous retirement offerings
- Programs that invest in your career development
- Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
