Community Health Worker Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in social work, health/human services, community/public health, or a related field and three years of related experience in social work, health education, community outreach, community health, or human services; or a bachelor’s degree in one of those fields and one year of related experience.
• Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association within 45 days of hire and maintain it.
• Knowledge and use of community resources, including social, health, and public agencies and services.
• Experience in data collection and reporting.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic computer skills.
• Cultural competency and sensitivity.

Nice To Haves

• Community Health Worker certification.
• Experience working with underserved populations with medical and social needs in a social service or community-based setting.
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work/BSW.
• Training in motivational interviewing.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals in managing chronic conditions and accessing healthcare services.
• Arrange chronic disease education and referrals for patients and families as needed.
• Assess factors that may affect medical outcomes, including medical condition, support systems, finances, living situation, housing, behavior, cognition, function and abilities, and patient choices or preferences.
• Problem-solve with patients and families to help them follow preventive, remedial, and rehabilitative recommendations.
• Conduct outreach to patients and community members to provide education, assessment, social support, and resources.
• Conduct individual and community assessments to identify health-related needs and risks.
• Facilitate access to appropriate medical and specialty providers and care-coordination support specialists.
• Provide care coordination, case management, and system navigation to improve outcomes, reduce readmissions and costs, enhance patient and family experience, and support access to care.
• Provide culturally appropriate health education and information.
• Help patients and community members navigate the healthcare system and applications for financial support or insurance coverage.
• Advocate for individual and community health needs.
• Collect data and relay information to healthcare providers to inform care across the continuum.
• Facilitate access to social services and other community resources.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers and community organizations on health screenings, clinics, and related activities.
• Build trusting relationships with community members.
• Empower individuals to adopt healthy behaviors and lifestyle changes.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the leader.