Community Health Worker
About The Position
The Community Health Worker is a member of the community trained to provide education and advocacy to individuals and the community. The worker should be knowledgeable about community culture and languages, with the goal of providing accurate, health-based information to help reduce identified health disparities and make information about community services available to individuals. Client outreach may take place in clinics, public venues, and clients’ homes. Referrals may come from health care providers, care managers, and navigators. The plan for each community worker is developed with the referral source and based on evidence-based practices.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Less than one year of previous work-related experience, plus three to six months of on-the-job training and experience.
- Knowledge of and a strong desire to help the community.
- Valid driver’s license with no pending violations and an acceptable safe driving record.
- Compliance with the Qualifications to Drive a System Vehicle and all policies outlined in the SJH Fleet Management and Safety Program.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree with credits in Community Health.
- Bilingual in Spanish or Arabic.
Responsibilities
- Provide education and advocacy to individuals and the community.
- Share accurate health-based information intended to help reduce identified health disparities.
- Make information about community services available to individuals.
- Conduct client outreach in clinics, public venues, and clients’ homes.
- Develop a community worker plan in conjunction with the referral and based on evidence-based practices.
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- Health, dental, prescription drug, and vision plans.
- 403(b) retirement plan options with company match; the match is not applicable to per diem employees or part-time employees working under 20 hours per week.
- Health and wellness benefits.
- Eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness through the nonprofit health system.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Long-term disability.
- Life insurance options.
- Onsite day care program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
