Community Health Worker

Job Summary

The Community Health Worker 1 delivers community health services in the areas of needs assessments, referral services, client education, documentation and diversity education.

Frisco, TX - 7600 Better Way, Frisco, 75033

Case Management

Full Time - Monday-Friday

• Assists clients in gaining access to needed services and increasing health knowledge and self-sufficiency while also learning how to best utilize available tools and services (e.g., outreach, patient navigation and follow-up, community health education and information, informal counseling, etc.) in order to effectively serve our clients.
• Assists with referrals and linkage to follow-up services within the community and within the Organization.
• Assists with needs assessments and the development of patient plans.
• Conducts culturally appropriate skills building self-management education sessions on different topics for groups and individuals. Builds understanding of the ethnicity, language, socio-economic status and life experiences of the community served.
• Learns and assists in teaching basic concepts of health promotion, disease prevention, and self-management.
• Obtains basic vital signs, measures height and weight, conducts point of care testing.
• Administers evaluation tools to assess program effectiveness.
• Assists in documenting plans, goals, education and follow-up in a timely manner, utilizing agreed upon documentation standards.

• Knowledge of the community to be served.
• Strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Strong interpersonal skills that encourage relationship building with a diverse group.
• Requires the capacity building and advocacy skills.

• Good organizational skills.
• Skilled in the use of computers and related software applications.
• Ability to administer evaluation tools to assess program effectiveness.
• Ability to conduct needs assessments, develop patient plans, conduct and navigate patient to appropriate interventions.

Our competitive benefits package includes the following:

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar‑for‑dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note:

Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

• Education:
  
  H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
• Experience:
  
  Less than 1 Year of Experience

Certification/License/Registration:
Community Health Worker (CHW): CHW license by the State of Texas.

Entry level

Full‑time

Other

Hospitals and Health Care