What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Health Worker position at Essentia Health?
Job Description:
This position requires community health workers (CHW) to have a close understanding of the communities they serve. CHWs are specifically hired and trained to address behavioral and social determinants of health through patient-centered goal setting. CHWs reach beyond clinic walls to help patients meet their goals. CHWs creatively leverage patient, family, and community resources to address root causes of patient’s health concerns. CHWs work to increase access to medical, behavioral health, and community services. The goal of this team is to improve the patient’s overall wellbeing through developing trusted relationships with the patient and their family.Education Qualifications:
Key Responsibilities:
- Outreach and enroll eligible patients
- Build trusting relationships with patients and work together to create personalized goals to improve wellbeing
- Provide tailored support in accessing health care, community connection, and social support
- Provide referrals for social service resources in the community
- Advocate for needs of patients and offer social support
- Communicate with healthcare team about cultural concerns and barriers faced by the patients in the community
Required Qualifications:
- At least 1 year of experience in customer service, social service, healthcare behavioral health or related field
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of local community resources
- A desire to make a healthy difference in people’s lives
Licensure/Certification Qualifications:
Certification/Licensure Requirements:
- Community Health Worker certificate or ability to achieve within 18 months of employment or date of hire
Employee Benefits at Essentia Health*: Health Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, plus supplemental health benefit options to ensure employees' well-being.Retirement Savings Plans: 401(k) with employer contributions to support long-term financial security.Professional Development: Opportunities for career growth through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling, time off, holidays, and personal leave to help employees manage their professional and personal lives.Employee Wellness Programs: Initiatives focused on physical, mental, and emotional health, including fitness memberships, counseling services, and wellness activities.*Eligibility for Essentia Health’s benefit programs vary. Please refer to the benefit summary provided to you, or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000 for more information.
Job Location: St Marys - Detroit Lakes Clinic
Shift Rotation: Day Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start/End: 8:00 am/4:30 pm
Compensation Range: $19.08 - $28.62 / hour
FTE: 1
Salary : $19 - $29
