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Community Health Worker

WakeMed Health & Hospitals
Posted a month ago, valid for 16 days
Location

Raleigh, NC 27634, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for a community liaison in the violence recovery program at WakeMed Health & Hospitals.
  • Candidates should have at least 1 year of customer service experience and preferably possess lived experience of surviving violence or gun violence.
  • The role involves building individual and community capacity through outreach, education, and advocacy to improve access to health and social services.
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required, with an associate's degree preferred, and certification as a Community Health Worker is a plus.
  • Salary details are not specified in the job overview.
Overview

This is for the violence recovery program

Trusted member of and/or has a close understanding of the community served. This trusting relationship enables the worker to serve as a liaison/link/intermediary between health and social services and the community to facilitate access to services and improve the quality and cultural competence of service delivery. Builds individual and community capacity by increasing health knowledge and self-sufficiency through a range of activities such as outreach, community education, informal counseling, social support, and advocacy. Supports patient engagement with execution of the care plan, work as a team member and to the community case manager, provider, and community resources. Will support targeted patient outreach events including outreach events and street outreach. 


Department Description

Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.
EOE


Licensure

Maintain Vehicle Operator Insurability Required - And Certified Community Health Worker (CCHW) Preferred
Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent Required Associate's Degree Preferred
Experience

1 Year Customer Service Required looking for someone who has lived experience of surviving violence, gun violence.




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