The Community Health Worker (CHW) is a home visitation program responsible for

guiding patients and their families through the maze of community services and

other resources and promoting healthy behaviors. The CHW assists providers

through an integrated approach to care management and community outreach.

Activities that promote, maintain, and improve the health of patients and their

families will be prioritized. CHWs provide social support and informal counseling and

advocate for the health needs of individuals and communities.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Assists clients in their homes, communities, or clinic settings. Clients/patients

are informed about the program's goals and the potential impact on their

well-being. Assists patients in identifying socioeconomic issues affecting their

overall health and developing health/social management plans and goals.

2. Completes and submits monthly reports and maintains comprehensive

electronic client files that include client notes, information releases,

assessments, and other medical documents obtained on their behalf.

Effectively documents client activities, service plans, and outcomes.

3. Patients are taught how to manage their chronic health conditions and care

for themselves effectively. Assists patients in comprehending treatment plans

and instructions. Encourages patients/clients to take an active and engaged

role in their health and overall well-being.

4. Assists clients in obtaining health-related services, such as obtaining a medical

home, providing instruction on proper medical home use, and overcoming

barriers to obtaining needed medical care and social services.

5. Provides support and advocacy during the initial medical visit or when

necessary to assure clients' medical needs and referrals are being conveyed.

Follow up with both clients and providers regarding health/social services

plans.

6. Travels extensively to client homes, community locations, various

agencies, and other outreach destinations.

7. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements

● Associate degree, Bachelor's preferred

● Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution above the minimum

education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year

basis.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

● Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work

effectively with various constituencies in a diverse community.

● Knowledge of community agencies and resources.

● Working knowledge of multi-system outreach programs related to health care

delivery, clinical education, and health-related services.

● Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate individual client care plans.

● Knowledge of transportation and other barriers to care that clients may

encounter.

● Ability to communicate medical information to health care professionals and

care coordinators over the telephone.

● Skill in using personal computers and related software applications, including

e-mail.

● Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.

● Creative and analytical thinking.

Conditions of Employment

● Possession of a valid driver's license is a requirement for this job.

● Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check.

● Drug (Including marijuana) and Tobacco Free Agency

● They must obtain a Community Health Worker certification within six months

of hire. Compassion Health Toledo covers the cost.

● Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas must

comply with Compassion Health’s vaccination requirement.

■ Initial Covid Vacination

■ Yearly Flu vaccination

■ Required vaccines to work with patients

● Business dress code

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Working Conditions and Physical Effort

● Minimal exposure to physical risk.

● Must be able to perform home visits physically

● Must be able to lift 25-30 pounds

● Work is typically performed in a typical interior/office/home environment

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Toledo, OH 43607: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person