Oncology Community Health Worker

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This team member supports oncology community program needs, including prevention and screening outreach, peer support to help people access supportive care services, scheduling, and 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 instructs individuals and families about wellness, chronic disease prevention, and self-management; helps them access appropriate community resources; and assists with coordinating group support programs and maintaining ongoing contact. Cultural competency and shared-life experiences with the client population are preferred. Reliable transportation and the ability to drive to and from appointments are required.

The position is based at the Lakeshore Radiation Oncology Center in Holland, Michigan. It is full-time, with a day shift scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., for 40 hours per week. Weekend frequency is variable.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of the paraprofessional Community Health Worker (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 to help individuals access supportive care services.
• Assist with scheduling and provide resources needed to complete appointments.
• Provide peer support and role modeling to individuals and families to improve life skills and health and wellness.
• Instruct individuals and families about wellness, chronic disease prevention, and self-management.
• Help clients and their families access appropriate community resources.
• Assist with coordinating group support programs and provide ongoing contact.
• Drive to and from 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 other offerings.
• Optional identity theft protection, home insurance, and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and matching savings.

What This Job Offers

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