Position Summary:

Conducts culturally sensitive home assessments for identified at-risk patients and their families to improve overall health outcomes in the community. Works closely with the clinical team and provides reinforcement of education and instructions, referral to community resources, and ongoing communication.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Act as a liaison between the patients/families, clinical practice and community agencies and referral services.

Remain a partner and source of contact for a family system until it connects with the appropriate services or until the family declines follow-up.

Help individuals, families, groups, and communities develop their capacity and access to resources, including health insurance, food, housing, quality care and health information

Help health care and social service systems become culturally relevant and responsive to their service population

Help people understand their health condition(s) and develop strategies to improve their health and well being

Help to build understanding and social capital to support healthier behaviors and lifestyle choices

Deliver health information using culturally appropriate terms and concepts

Link people to health care/social service resources

Advocate for local health need

Translate and interpret for clients and health care/social service providers

Under general supervision, provide basic education to patients and families.

Advocate for patients and families in the clinic and community. Work in partnership with other service providers in Coos County (ie. law enforcement, school system and others).

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, administrators, partnering agencies, elected officials, government agencies, businesses, customers, and the public.

Conduct home visits/assessments to identify home triggers and risks and develops a plan to reduce them.

Meet regularly with the practice team to review cases, identify next steps and priorities, and plan feedback to providers and community partners.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Colebrook, NH: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Community health work: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: One location