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As our Community Health Worker, you will be a vital link between individuals and essential community resources, actively working to reduce health disparities and improve access to support services.Every day, you will proactively engage with clients, assessing their needs and identifying pathways to care and support. You'll connect individuals to relevant health, social, educational, and employment resources, providing guidance and practical assistance to overcome logistical barriers.To be successful in this role, you will possess a profound understanding of diverse community needs, exceptional problem-solving abilities, empathy, and resilience. Your dedication to empowering clients and removing barriers to care will be paramount.
Job Responsibility:
Advises clients or community groups on issues related to diabetes and obesity, improving general health, diet and exercise, prevention, sanitation or hygiene, self care, social issues, education, childcare or problem solving
Acts as a resource to all clients, providers and the community
Attends community meetings and health fairs to understand community issues and build relationships with community members
Distributes flyers, brochures, or other informational or educational documents to inform members of a targeted community
Refers community members to needed health services
Advises clients or community groups to ensure parental understanding of the importance of childhood immunizations and how to access immunization services
Advocates for individual or community health needs with government agencies or health service providers
Identifies or contacts members of high-risk or otherwise targeted groups, such as members of minority populations, low- income populations, or pregnant women
Identifies the particular health care needs of individuals in a community or target area
Interprets, translates, or provides cultural mediation related to health services or information for community members
Provides one to one coaching to those individuals desiring this service
Requirements:
High School Graduate
Experience working in the community
High School GED, upon hire
Nice to have:
Bachelors Other
Teaching experience, upon hire
What we offer:
medical
prescription drug
dental
vision plans
life insurance
paid time off
tuition reimbursement
retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings