Community Health Worker - Carle Health : Job Details

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Community Health Worker

Department: Community Health Initiatives_10_49

Usual Schedule: M-F 8a - 430p

Regions: Carle Foundation

On Call Requirements: No

Job Category: Patient Care

Work Location: Carle at The Riverfront

Employment Type: Full - Time

Nursing Specialty:

Job Post ID: 46996

Secondary Job Category:

Experience Requirements: None

Weekend Requirements: Occasional

Education Requirements: HS Diploma/GED

Shift: Day

Location: Danville, IL

Holiday Requirements: No

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Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Community Health Worker (CHW) provides community support services by partnering with other community agencies to help at risk / high risk individuals and their families navigate complex social service and health care systems to services to promote healthy behaviors and manage conditions that affect their health and social well-being. This culturally and geographically connected individual serves as a link between underserved communities and existing community resources. Through client visits and community engagement, these individual assists clients in overcoming barriers to health, social services, education, and employment and other Social Determinants of Health.Under the direction of the CHW Supervisor, the CHW is responsible for providing and coordinating health education and disease management education, assisting individuals with navigating the health and social care systems, and providing case management services (under supervision). The CHW will work within an interdisciplinary team and will serve as a bridge between the patient and the medical system by building trusting relationships with community members served by the health care entities or program(s). Home visits will be required for some interventions; however, the CHW team may also provide education and services in other settings such as group sessions, health fairs, clinics, and other community locations as well.

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS

Driver's License Illinois upon hire and Proof of Auto Insurance upon hire

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Familiarity and experience working with underrepresented populations. AndMinimum of 2 years experience as a CHW or a similar/related position (community health, public health, health education, or some type of equivalent). AndPassion for and dedication to working with community members AndPunctual, reliable and willing to learn AndOutstanding interpersonal communication skills. AndOrganized. AndProficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint preferred

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

* Community Health Worker certification through an approved program

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Demonstrates a passion to care for others and the desire to improve the health of the community. Organized, responsive, and dependable. Culturally competent and caring demeanor. Strong communication (written and verbal). Is creative, innovative, problem-solver and effective at implementing change. Must be able to work independently as well as function as part of the home visiting team. Has strong knowledge of those living with chronic conditions, adult health and wellness, and disadvantaged populations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

* Perform assessment on assigned clients at assigned intervals along with Social Determinants of Health screenings.

* Monitor nutrition of children, elderly, or other high-risk groups.

* Advocate for clients when they are unable to speak for themselves.

* Continuing to update plans and promoting adherence to facilitate positive outcomes.

* Refer community members to needed health services.

* Document all client interactions and assessments.

* Establish trusting relationships with patients.

* Assists client with problem-solving barriers to health by identifying, locating, connecting to, and navigating needed community and medical system services. This may also include accompanying clients to appointments and assisting with completion of forms to access needed services.

* Link clients to and inform them of available community resources.

* Educates clients on how to obtain care and self-manage their conditions.

* Builds individual/client, community, and team capacity.

* Attends interdisciplinary care team discussions.

* Canvases community centers, homeless shelters, and other identified hot spot neighborhoods to find and enroll individuals who meet the criteria for being at risk / high risk.

* Accept responsibility for other duties, as assigned.

* Provides meaningful and sustainable partnerships within the underrepresented and marginalized populations.

* Preferred fluent in both English and Spanish.

* Focus, as directed, on health nutrition interventions and physical activity in the proposed project areas.

* Maintains a client caseload. Performs social determinants of health screening to identify needs and develops plan to address health equity needs.

* Remain apprised of current CHW policies, procedures, and standards

* Remain apprised of current CHW best-practices

* Include complementary education and outreach, when appropriate (e.g., flu prevention and immunizations).

* Increases program visibility by performing outreach in the community (i.e., schools, health fairs, senior centers), participating in community education initiatives, and providing collaboration and referrals with community providers.

* Work with the CHW Supervisor to identify, develop, and implement innovative community outreach and engagement of high-risk populations.

* Work with the community through peer led focus groups to gather data on the factors most affecting healthy lifestyles, especially around nutrition and physical activity in the proposed project areas.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving customers throughout our communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: [email protected]. Positions are not available for remote work in the state of Colorado.

Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for Medical or Religious exemption will be permitted.

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