What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Health Worker - Employment position at Aspire Indiana Health?
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Aspire Indiana Health is a nonprofit provider of comprehensive “whole health” services including primary medical care, behavioral health, recovery services and programs addressing the social drivers of health such as housing and employment. Aspire has health centers in four Central Indiana counties serving Hoosiers of all ages and walks of life.
Position Summary
Community Health Worker (CHWs) are flexible members of a health care team who work with vulnerable populations to improve health outcomes. The goal of the CHW is to improve the health of the community by increasing health knowledge and self-sufficiency through outreach, community education, informal counseling, social support, and advocacy.
Aspire prioritizes a work culture that takes care of employees not only at work but in their personal lives as well. The following are offered to *eligible employees:
Drug screen, TB test and extensive background checks (including Criminal History, Sex Offender Registry Search, State Central Registry Check, Education Verification, and Professional References) are required of all Aspire employees.
All individuals who join Aspire are strongly encouraged to have a flu shot and required to be fully vaccinated against COVID19 prior to joining Aspire to further protect our staff and the patients we serve. We also adhere to CDC protocols including wearing masks, social distancing, and sanitizing.
Aspire Indiana Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Aspire Indiana Health is a nonprofit provider of comprehensive “whole health” services including primary medical care, behavioral health, recovery services and programs addressing the social drivers of health such as housing and employment. Aspire has health centers in four Central Indiana counties serving Hoosiers of all ages and walks of life.
Position Summary
Community Health Worker (CHWs) are flexible members of a health care team who work with vulnerable populations to improve health outcomes. The goal of the CHW is to improve the health of the community by increasing health knowledge and self-sufficiency through outreach, community education, informal counseling, social support, and advocacy.
- Gather the necessary information concerning the patient's strengths, skills and abilities in order to assist the patient in developing a specific employment related goal(s) or outcome(s)
- Develop and implement patient centered employment plan with the direction for the patient toward the achievement of the proposed goal(s) or outcome(s)
- Develop resumes and interview skills with patients.
- Knowledgeable of disability related information and strategies in employment advocacy
- Provide coaching services for development of patient job skills, as well as life skills, as needed
- Coordinate the linkage of community resources on behalf of the patient
- Network with businesses to develop job opportunities for patient, sustain partnership and relations with employers
- Maintaining contact with patients by conducting home visits and making telephone calls
- Building trusting relationships through active listening
- Assessing health and social needs as identified by patient priorities
- Promoting a medical home model where CHW, healthcare team and other resources interact to meet the patient’s needs for services and education
- High School Diploma or equivalent required, Bachelor’s Degree in social work, psychology, counseling or related human service field from a college/university accredited by the US Department of Education preferred
- OBHP and 1 year of experience preferred
- Must possess/maintain a valid driver's license, current automobile insurance and a driving record that meets the guidelines and requirements of the organization
- Must have reliable transportation and utilize personal vehicle to transport self/others and to attend trainings and/or meetings
- Achieve and maintain CHW certification within 12 months of hire
Aspire prioritizes a work culture that takes care of employees not only at work but in their personal lives as well. The following are offered to *eligible employees:
- Group Medical (PPO and HSA Plans)
- Affordable visits, labs, and prescriptions through Aspire Indiana Health clinics
- Health Savings Account
- Group Dental and Vision Plans
- Prescription coverage, including low copays on all covered medications through select pharmacy locations
- Employee Wellness Program
- Group Life, AD&D Insurance
- Long Term Disability
- Short Term Disability
- Paid-Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Bereavement
- Retirement Plan with generous employer match - Up to 6% match
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Your Money Line Financial Wellness Program
- Eligibility dependent on full time or part time status. Not all benefits are offered to part time or temporary employees.
Drug screen, TB test and extensive background checks (including Criminal History, Sex Offender Registry Search, State Central Registry Check, Education Verification, and Professional References) are required of all Aspire employees.
All individuals who join Aspire are strongly encouraged to have a flu shot and required to be fully vaccinated against COVID19 prior to joining Aspire to further protect our staff and the patients we serve. We also adhere to CDC protocols including wearing masks, social distancing, and sanitizing.
Aspire Indiana Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.