Community Health Worker

CentraCare•Saint Cloud, MN

11d•$20 - $30

About The Position

Find your purpose changing the lives of those in our community as a Community Health Worker! The Community Health Worker is a member of the community who applies their unique understanding of the experience, language, and/or culture to communicate a comprehensive health education program to diverse members of the community specifically within educational partnership with patients and families. The Community Health Worker will be responsible for assisting patients with a variety of care coordination activities. Activities will vary based on patient need, but basic functions will include helping patients navigate the healthcare system, understand and be connected to CentraCare to eliminate barriers to care. The Community Health Worker will carry out these responsibilities in both a clinic and a limited community setting. In this position you will be the bridge to al communities, focused on clinic.

Requirements

Associate Degree in health promotion, community health, licensed practical nurse or certified medical assistant program.
At least two years of experience working in healthcare with community involvement in lieu of degree.
2 years 2-4 years of experience in community outreach, preferably with the target audience and culture.
Working knowledge of various systems of health care in the community.
A valid Minnesota driver’s license, a driving record in good standing, and the minimum amount of insurance liability coverage may be required.
A valid driver's license in good standing upon hire Required
Basic Life Support (BLS) Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Healthcare Provider card per established policy. Required
Competency in English and a second language, with the ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in appropriate subject matter preferred.
Community Health Worker certification preferred.
LPN or CMA or other MN license in related healthcare field preferred.
Prefer experience with culture-related learning principles and effective communication methods.
Awareness of the barriers faced by uninsured and underinsured patients, along with knowledge of county and state level social services and community resources available to support them.
Experience in navigating complex healthcare systems and services.

Responsibilities

Assisting patients with a variety of care coordination activities.
Helping patients navigate the healthcare system.
Helping patients understand and be connected to CentraCare to eliminate barriers to care.
Communicate a comprehensive health education program to diverse members of the community specifically within educational partnership with patients and families.