Community Liaison

Huron Regional Medical Center•Huron, SD

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About The Position

HRMC is seeking a Community Liaison to help bridge the gap between the community and the health and social service system. The position provides one-on-one support to individuals and families and enhances communication among community members, healthcare resources, organizations, and businesses through informal education, prescription assistance, and help navigating the healthcare system. The role maintains and practices cultural competency and integrity within the community and demonstrates HRMC’s REACH core values: Respectful, Engaged, Available, Competent, and Helpful. The position is full time, scheduled for 80 hours per two-week pay period, with a shift of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It reports to the Director of Social Services. Work is generally performed indoors in a clean, well-lit, climate-controlled environment with minimal hazards under normal conditions, but travel to patient homes may involve a variety of settings.

Requirements

Be certified as a Community Healthcare Worker from an accredited college, or be willing to obtain the certification.
Have a valid driver’s license and reliable personal transportation.
Be familiar with community resources, the 211 program, and local healthcare services.
Have excellent written, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills.
Have finger and hand dexterity, eye-hand coordination, and accurate keyboarding skills.

Responsibilities

Provide one-on-one support to individuals and families.
Help bridge the gap between the community and health and social service systems.
Enhance communication among community members, healthcare resources, organizations, and businesses.
Provide informal education and prescription assistance.
Assist individuals in navigating the healthcare system.
Maintain and practice cultural competency and integrity within the community.
Demonstrate HRMC’s REACH core values.