Community Health Worker

Trinity Health • South Bend, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

A Community Health Worker (CHW) is a frontline public health worker who is a trusted member of, or has an unusually close understanding of, the community served. This relationship enables the CHW to act as a liaison between health and social services and the community to facilitate access to services and improve the quality and cultural competence of service delivery. The CHW builds individual and community capacity by increasing health knowledge and self-sufficiency through outreach, community education, informal counseling, social support, and advocacy.

The position is located in a Family Medicine Office in the Medical Office Building.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One to three years of community involvement experience.
• Meets additional state and local requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic education about chronic health conditions in ways that promote client understanding and self-management.
• Facilitates or conducts enrollment in available federal, state, and local programs that increase access to health care and support services, including health coverage through the marketplace, Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security benefits, food services, and housing services.
• Provides in-service education to service providers about healthcare customs and beliefs of the target population.
• Works cooperatively with community agencies to promote culturally appropriate services.
• Maintains frequent contact with community agencies serving vulnerable populations and participates in community meetings.
• Serves as a community liaison between target populations and agencies and providers through individual and community advocacy.

Benefits

• Daily Pay: work today and get paid today.
• Tuition reimbursement for all full- and part-time colleagues, effective the first day of employment.
• 100% paid tuition for the ASN-to-BSN program, paid directly to the learning partner.
• Benefits effective day one, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability.
• Retirement savings account with employer match.
• Generous paid time off program and seven paid holidays.
• No mandatory overtime.
• Employee referral incentive program.
• State-of-the-art equipment, unlimited CEUs, and a supportive team approach.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED