Community Health Worker
3.
4 Saint Paul, MN Saint Paul, MN Full-time Full-time Estimated:
$52.
8K - $66.
9K a year Estimated:
$52.
8K - $66.
9K a year 11 days ago 11 days ago 11 days ago Overview:
M Health Fairview has an immediate opening for a Community Health Worker.
The Community Health Worker (CHW) is responsible for helping community members, patients and their families access and navigate community services and resources and adopt healthy behaviors.
This is a 1.
0 FTE (80 hours per two week pay period), benefits-eligible opening.
M Health Fairview offers a competitive benefits package including medical/dental, 401k/403b with employer match, tuition reimbursement, and PTO! Click here for benefits details.
This is a mobile position that will provide remote work flexiblity with a weekend rotation as needed.
Core hours are Monday-Friday 8-4:
30pm.
Responsibilities/
Job Description:
The CHW is responsible for helping community members, patients and their families access and navigate community services and resources and adopt healthy behaviors.
The CHW supports providers and team members through an integrated approach to care management and community outreach.
Activity will promote, maintain and improve individual and community health.
The CHW provides social support and informal counseling, individual and group health education and advocacy for individuals and community health needs.
Providing home visits and health screenings may be required.
Provide Direct Services Promote wellness by providing culturally appropriate health information to providers, patients and/or community members Provide individual social and health care support Refer and link to preventive services through health screenings and healthcare information Conduct health related screenings as assigned Navigate the health and human services system Increase access to primary care through culturally competent outreach and enrollment strategies Make referrals and coordinate services Teach people the knowledge and skills needed to obtain care Facilitate continuity of care by providing follow-up Link patients to and inform them of available community resources Advocate for individual and community needs Articulate and advocate needs of community and individuals to others Be a spokesperson for patients when they are unable to speak for themselves Involve participants in self and community advocacy Map communities to help locate and support needed services Bridge the gap between communities and the health and social service systems Enhance care quality by aiding communication between health system, patient, and community members to clarify cultural practices Educate patients / community members about how to use the health care and social service systems Educate the health and social service systems about patient / community needs and perspectives Establish better communication processes Build Individual and Community Capacity Build individual capacity to achieve wellness Build community capacity by addressing social determinants of health Identify individual and community needs Mentor other CHWs - capacity building Seek professional development (continuing education) Organization Expectations, as applicable:
Demonstrates ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served Partners with patient care giver in care/decision making.
Communicates in a respective manner.
Ensures a safe, secure environment.
Individualizes plan of care to meet patient needs.
Modifies clinical interventions based on population served.
Provides patient education based on as assessment of learning needs of patient/care giver.
Fulfills all organizational requirements Completes all required learning relevant to the role Complies with all relevant laws, regulation and policies Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Experience 3 years' experience working on community health projects, programs or initiatives Community based leadership experience Experience, demonstrated competency and sensitivity in working with diverse populations License/Certification/Registration Community Health Worker Certificate will be required within 18 months of hire Preferred:
Education College degree in health, human services or related field Experience Teaching or presenting information to groups Experience with Microsoft Office Multicultural healthcare experience or healthcare experience in other countries.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
4 Saint Paul, MN Saint Paul, MN Full-time Full-time Estimated:
$52.
8K - $66.
9K a year Estimated:
$52.
8K - $66.
9K a year 11 days ago 11 days ago 11 days ago Overview:
M Health Fairview has an immediate opening for a Community Health Worker.
The Community Health Worker (CHW) is responsible for helping community members, patients and their families access and navigate community services and resources and adopt healthy behaviors.
This is a 1.
0 FTE (80 hours per two week pay period), benefits-eligible opening.
M Health Fairview offers a competitive benefits package including medical/dental, 401k/403b with employer match, tuition reimbursement, and PTO! Click here for benefits details.
This is a mobile position that will provide remote work flexiblity with a weekend rotation as needed.
Core hours are Monday-Friday 8-4:
30pm.
Responsibilities/
Job Description:
The CHW is responsible for helping community members, patients and their families access and navigate community services and resources and adopt healthy behaviors.
The CHW supports providers and team members through an integrated approach to care management and community outreach.
Activity will promote, maintain and improve individual and community health.
The CHW provides social support and informal counseling, individual and group health education and advocacy for individuals and community health needs.
Providing home visits and health screenings may be required.
Provide Direct Services Promote wellness by providing culturally appropriate health information to providers, patients and/or community members Provide individual social and health care support Refer and link to preventive services through health screenings and healthcare information Conduct health related screenings as assigned Navigate the health and human services system Increase access to primary care through culturally competent outreach and enrollment strategies Make referrals and coordinate services Teach people the knowledge and skills needed to obtain care Facilitate continuity of care by providing follow-up Link patients to and inform them of available community resources Advocate for individual and community needs Articulate and advocate needs of community and individuals to others Be a spokesperson for patients when they are unable to speak for themselves Involve participants in self and community advocacy Map communities to help locate and support needed services Bridge the gap between communities and the health and social service systems Enhance care quality by aiding communication between health system, patient, and community members to clarify cultural practices Educate patients / community members about how to use the health care and social service systems Educate the health and social service systems about patient / community needs and perspectives Establish better communication processes Build Individual and Community Capacity Build individual capacity to achieve wellness Build community capacity by addressing social determinants of health Identify individual and community needs Mentor other CHWs - capacity building Seek professional development (continuing education) Organization Expectations, as applicable:
Demonstrates ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served Partners with patient care giver in care/decision making.
Communicates in a respective manner.
Ensures a safe, secure environment.
Individualizes plan of care to meet patient needs.
Modifies clinical interventions based on population served.
Provides patient education based on as assessment of learning needs of patient/care giver.
Fulfills all organizational requirements Completes all required learning relevant to the role Complies with all relevant laws, regulation and policies Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Experience 3 years' experience working on community health projects, programs or initiatives Community based leadership experience Experience, demonstrated competency and sensitivity in working with diverse populations License/Certification/Registration Community Health Worker Certificate will be required within 18 months of hire Preferred:
Education College degree in health, human services or related field Experience Teaching or presenting information to groups Experience with Microsoft Office Multicultural healthcare experience or healthcare experience in other countries.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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