Community Health Worker

Community Health Service Inc.•Rochester, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Community Health Service, Inc (CHSI) is a private, non-profit organization established in 1973 to serve the health needs of migrant & seasonal farm workers and their family members. Today, CHSI has expanded services and provides mental & physical healthcare to all individuals in our communities. Our services are provided on a more affordable sliding fee scale to those who are under-insured or un-insured. We also accept ND and MN Medicaid, Medicare, and most private insurance plans. We currently operate four nurse-managed clinics, two mobile medical units, and two victim advocacy program centers in Minnesota & North Dakota. CHSI is seeking a Full-time Community Health Worker to join their Rochester, MN team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing assistance to patients in the community by increasing health knowledge and self-sufficiency through a range of activities such as outreach, community education, informal counseling, social support and advocacy. This will include working with community stakeholders and local and state organizations. Patient confidentiality and knowledge of HIPPA rules is a priority. This position requires a self-starter that needs very little input to accomplish their work in providing services for our patients.

Requirements

Certified Traditional Health Worker or Community Health Worker
Knowledge of HIPPA privacy rules and regulations.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, patients, and the community.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Must have knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Ability to manage multiple tasks.
Enthusiasm for working as a member of a team in a rapidly changing environment.
Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with co-workers.
Excellent organizational skills.
Valid driver's license and must have the ability to travel as required.
Intermediate level computer skills and ability to use Microsoft Windows, Explorer, Word and Excel

Nice To Haves

Experience in a non-profit health care setting preferred.
Experience in Non-profit preferred: 1 year

Responsibilities

Assist patients with the MNsure application. Track and follow-up through completion.
Assist patients to find transportation options to receive services.
Learn and become familiar with what community partners are available for our patients (food, basic needs, transportation, and insurance).
Assists patients with resolution of issues-navigating governmental departments, etc.
Assists medical staff in researching options for the patients (other than medical referrals and medications).
Assist with bringing new resources to the community.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Generous time off program
Paid Time Off (PTO): Starts at 15 days per year and jumps to 20 days by year two!
Personal Days Off (PDO): In addition to PTO, we offer 4 paid personal days each year.
Paid Holidays: CHSI offers 12 days of holiday pay.
Retirement plans
Medical plans
Insurance plans
401K Retirement Plan, with a 4% company match!
Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
HSA Health Savings Account and/or Flexible Spending Account
Life & Disability Insurance (Short Term Disability premiums paid by CHSI)
Supplemental Voluntary Benefits
Loan Reimbursement Options: Our employees who work in clinical positions may be eligible for loan reimbursement of up to $145,000 through the National Health Service Corps!