What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Health Worker - Marshall Family Medicine position at Marshall Health?
Job Responsibilities:
- Helps people apply disease self-management plans in the context of their home and community
- Provides social and emotional support
- Links individuals with clinical, community and other resources and serve as a liaison between patients and the clinical care coordination team
- Provides ongoing, flexible, accessible support for patients as their needs change.
- Works under the direction of a medical provider.
- Assists patients in self-management of chronic illnesses and medication adherence as directed by the medical provider.
- Acts as a bridge between individuals, families, communities and health and human services.
- Provides culturally appropriate health education, information and outreach in community-based settings, usually in the patient’s home.
- Provide services, such as advising on access to health and human services, social support, care coordination and health screenings.
- Performs other duties as assigned or requested.
Education: High School Diploma or GED.
Experience: Qualified candidates are trusted members of the community that demonstrate great interpersonal communication skills, empathy, counseling or health promotion skills, and have a knowledge of community resources.
Internal applicants must call HR at ext. 11653 to determine eligibility before applying.