Oncology Community Health Worker

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This team member supports oncology community program needs, including prevention and screening outreach, peer support for accessing supportive care services, scheduling, and helping clients obtain the resources needed to complete appointments. The role provides peer support and role modeling to individuals and families to improve life skills and health and wellness. Interactions may include home visits and telephone calls. The Community Health Worker teaches wellness, chronic disease prevention, and self-management; helps clients and families access appropriate community resources; and assists with coordinating group support programs and maintaining ongoing contact.

The position is based at Corewell Health’s Lakeshore Radiation Oncology Center in Holland, Michigan, within Radiation Oncology. The schedule is day shift, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., for 40 scheduled hours per week. Weekend frequency is variable. Reliable transportation and the ability to drive to and from appointments are required. Cultural competency and shared-life experience with the client population are preferred.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of the paraprofessional CHW Training Program; completion is required within 180 days of hire.
• Michigan driver’s license required upon hire.
• Auto insurance required upon hire.
• Reliable transportation and ability to drive to and from appointments.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree or equivalent.
• Three years of relevant work experience.
• Knowledge and use of community resources, including social, health, and public agencies and services.
• Cultural competency and shared-life experiences with the client population.

Responsibilities

• Support oncology community program needs, including prevention and screening outreach activities.
• Provide peer support and role modeling to individuals and families to improve life skills and health and wellness.
• Interact with clients and families through personal contact, including home visits and telephone calls.
• Instruct individuals and families about wellness, chronic disease prevention, and self-management.
• Assist clients and families with accessing appropriate community resources.
• Assist with coordinating group support programs and provide ongoing contact.
• Support scheduling and help clients obtain the resources needed to complete appointments.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package supporting financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with deals on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more.
• Optional identity theft protection, home insurance, and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings.

What This Job Offers

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