Community Health Worker- Social Care

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Community Health Worker - Outreach - Social Services

Position Purpose:

The Community Health Worker is a frontline public health worker who is a trusted member of and/or has an in-depth understanding of the community served. The CHW serves as a liaison/link/intermediary between health/social services and the community to facilitate access to services and improve the quality and cultural competence of service delivery. The CHW builds individual and community capacity and awareness by increasing health knowledge and self-sufficiency through a range of activities, such as outreach, community education, intensive case management, social support and advocacy. Assists the patient in accessing appropriate resources and coordinates referrals as necessary. Provides community and educational support and serves as a community liaison.

Responsibilities

• Assists in locating and verifying appropriate resources for patient referrals and educates patients of such; Attends community meetings that affect the targeted populations
• Develops and maintains professional relationships with external community resources as well as internally throughout the Mount Carmel Health System
• Consistently communicates pertinent and/or timely information to UH Manager and team.
• Maintains appropriate and necessary documentation; data relating to patient appointments; outcomes of patient referrals.
• Attends and provides input at monthly meetings and provides input for the Manager
• Works closely with program team to coordinate, identify, enroll and monitor participants in the program.
• Transports patients as necessary and appropriate
• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: High School Diploma or general education degree (GED) required; Associate Degree preferred
• Licensure / Certification: Community Health Worker certification or ability to obtain within first year of employment. CPR certified or ability to become certified within 6 months of hire
• Experience: one to three years relevant community experience preferred
• Must have and maintain a valid Ohio Driver's license
• Must have and maintain dependable transportation
• Must be compassionate and competent in working with diverse cultural, religious and socioeconomic groups
• Must possess strong ability to serve as a community liaison between target populations, agencies, providers and team

*This is a grant funded position.

Mount Carmel and all its affiliates are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, physical disability or any other classification protected under local, state or federal law.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.