Community Health Worker

IMPaCT Care HQ • Knoxville, TN

397d • $33,280 - $33,280

About The Position

The Community Health Worker (CHW) position at IMPaCT Care is designed for individuals who are natural caregivers and are passionate about helping others. This full-time role involves providing social support, navigation, care coordination, and advocacy for older adults in the community. CHWs will work closely with clients to enhance their health and well-being by addressing barriers to good health and connecting them with necessary resources.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent (preferred)
• 1 - 2 years of experience in a customer-facing role
• Knowledge of the communities in which you will be working
• Successful completion of initial and ongoing training including compliance training and CHW certification
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal forms
• Strong interpersonal, problem solving, advocacy, and evaluation skills
• Ability to bend, climb, stoop, and stand for an average of 5 hours per day
• Ability to lift 30 pounds
• Possesses a valid driver's license and car insurance
• Possesses a valid second form of ID, such as a social security card
• Must have reliable transportation
• Willing to maintain skills through continued education
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug testing
• Must have a smartphone

Nice To Haves

• Experience in community outreach or social services
• Experience working with older adults

Responsibilities

• Meet with assigned clients in clinic, hospital, or home
• Build and maintain professional and supportive relationships with assigned clients
• Get to know assigned clients and help them improve their health
• Conduct in-person client work including required home visits and assessments
• Attend meetings with CHW Supervisors and provide updates on client cases
• Serve as a link between the community and health/social services
• Facilitate access to social services and support
• Improve quality and cultural competence of service delivery
• Motivate and teach clients to build wellness skills
• Adhere to company policies including dress code and time management
• Clock in and out of every shift appropriately
• Observe clients for changes in behavior or health and notify personnel
• Assist with administrative responsibilities including admissions paperwork and training new caregivers
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• $1,000 bonus for completing CHW certification
• Mileage reimbursement for personal car use
• Company vehicle for travel as appropriate
• Guaranteed minimum of 30 hours a week for CHW Lead caregivers
• Certification training payments in increments based on milestones

What This Job Offers

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