Community Health Worker
About The Position
The Community Health Worker (CHW) is responsible providing support to patients and families as part of Rhode Island Primary Care interdisciplinary care team within a primary care setting. CHWs will be assigned to work with their assigned primary care and pediatric practices to coordinate care for a patient’s social determinant of health (SDOH) needs. The RIPCPC Community health workers are an integral part of the care management team. In this role, assessment of patient bio-psychosocial strengths and challenges will be integral in supporting their healthcare needs and conditions. As a CHW you will coordinate with RIPCPC interdisciplinary care teams and community-based organizations to bridge the gap in services for our patients.
Requirements
- CHW State course completion.
- Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field, social work, health care administration.
- Background in managing populations with complex medical and behavioral needs.
- Experience in community health setting or public health.
- Proven knowledge of Medicaid population.
- Experience in documenting in an electronic health record.
- Ability to organize and manage a caseload and assist with patient navigation.
- Full COVID 19 Vaccination is required.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively to achieve goals.
- Highly self-motivated and organized.
- Proficiency with computer skills (i.e., Microsoft word, Excell and Access, PowerPoint, Web-based applications.)
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as an effective team member.
- Demonstrated experience working with diverse populations.
- Exercise sounds judgement and decision making.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Excellent verbal and writer communication skills
- High School Diploma/ GED
- Driver’s License
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual-Spanish speaking a strong asset, although not required.
- Bachelor’s Degree
Responsibilities
- Complete initial assessments with the patient and/or family member to identify specific areas of patient strengths and barriers to care.
- Work to build a trusting relationship through continued rapport building techniques.
- Empower patients to manage their care through motivational interviewing and goal setting.
- Coordinate and collaborate with interdisciplinary care team members at RIPCPC, family members, and healthcare providers.
- Advocate for patients and families to ensure the patients needs are represented and supported by their healthcare team.
- Documentation in EPIC and native electronic medical record of physician practice.
- Assist with setting up social services through a community-based organization including:
- Food assistance o Housing transitions
- State and federal applications, insurance, and benefits
- Long term care resources
- Child and family resources
- Understanding social determinants of health (SDOH) and how they effect a patient’s health.
- Collaborate with Behavioral health Clinicians as needed for patient care and improving patient outcomes.
Benefits
- Health benefits include medical, dental and vision
- Employer Paid Health Reimbursement arrangement that reduces the portion of the medical plan deductible that you are responsible for
- 401K matching upon eligibility
- Long-term disability
- Paid Time Off PTO
- Life insurance - Company paid basic policy and optional supplemental plans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
