Community Health Worker - Part time

Overview

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The Community Health Worker (CHW) is responsible for improving the health and well-being of the population served, assisting high-risk families with gaining access to available resources and providing education related to the focus of the community program.

Must adhere to the organizational Policies, Procedures, Code of Ethics, and all licensing and accreditation standards of the position. Must represent the organization’s Mission in all actions and communications.

This is a part time (19 hours per week) CHW opportunity working onsite at the Neighborhood Wellness Center.

Hours of operation for the center are Mon & Wed: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Thu: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.

• Help to engage, re-engage, or ensure patient-led follow-up in primary care; routine preventive care; adherence to treatment plans; and/or self-management of chronic conditions.
• Help the patient find the appropriate Medicaid provider to receive a recommended covered service.
• Assist patients to make and keep an appointment for Medicaid covered service
• Help patients find and access other relevant community resources.
• Provide assistance with telehealth appointments and/or educating on the use of telehealth technology.
• Connect patients to medical translation/interpretation or transportation services.
• Serve as a cultural liaison or assist a licensed health care provider to create a plan of care, as part of the health care team
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Provide health education to promote the patient’s health or address barriers to physical, oral, and mental health care, including providing information, instruction, methods and measures on health topics that have proven effective in preventing disease, disability and other health conditions or their progression.
• Educate and promote health information consistent with established or recognized health care standards and best practices.
• Promote preventative services, such as cancer screenings and immunizations
• Set goals with patient to improve their health or ability to self-manage health conditions.
• Provides screening and assessment services.

• Ability to work closely with diverse population
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently under tight deadlines, high volumes, and multiple interruptions
• Ability to make quality and independent decisions
• Analytical and strong problem-solving skills
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Basic computer skills
• Basic knowledge of community health care and/or public health principles.
• Ability to work under limited supervision.
• Basic technical/computer skills.

• Collaboration
• Customer Service
• Innovation
• Integrity
• Professionalism

High school diploma or equivalent required. CHW certification required.

Previous experience in a health care or community setting; experience in related program and volunteer work preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job listed above.

Cherry Health, Michigan’s largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), operates in six counties across the state, is based in Grand Rapids. With a team of more than 800 health care professionals at 20 locations, Cherry Health focuses on removing barriers, expanding access, and delivering comprehensive quality health care services to underserved communities, regardless of an individual’s insurance status or ability to pay.

We provide primary care, dental, vision, behavioral health, pharmacy services, substance abuse services, residential re-entry services, school-based health centers and more.

Cherry Health improves the health and wellness of individuals by providing comprehensive primary and behavioral health care while encouraging access by those who are underserved.

Our community will be healthier because we will seek out and welcome those who need our services. All will be treated as family with integrated, coordinated care to improve health and…