What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Community Health Worker position at Salem Pediatric Clinic?
The Community Health Worker (CHW) is responsible for helping patients and their families to navigate and access community resources. We are a flourishing pediatrician-owned medical home that cares for children and families in the beautiful Willamette Valley, Oregon. Come work with our multidisciplinary team dedicated and compassionate pediatricians and staff!
The CHW works with a team that consists of the physicians, behavioral health providers, RNs, community partners, and patients/parents.
Responsibilities:
- Provide same-day warm hand-offs, brief assessments and interventions for patients and families, and consultations to primary care clinicians and other care team members.
- Connecting patients with community partners and social supports.
- Provide education, outreach, and advocacy in the community.
- Participates in collaborative treatment planning with physicians and behavioral health providers.
- Track referrals to community-based agencies for patients with health-related social needs.
- Provide ongoing follow-up and goal setting with patient/family under the supervision of the primary care physician.
- Help patients meet their needs.
- Participates in quarterly data reporting.
- Possess strong organizational skills, self-motivation and be able to work both independently and as a part of a team.
- Communicate with patients/parents on the phone to discuss referrals to community base entities.
- Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
- Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organization.
- Attend monthly meetings with members of CHW Program Team.
- Assists with the development of new policies and procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED. Two to Three (2-3) years of community involvement experience.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Ability to multitask and be flexible in dealing with interruptions, a busy schedule, and a fast-paced work environment.
- Proficiency with electronic medical records including ability to document services in a clear, concise, and timely manner (concurrent documentation preferred)
- Ability to speak clearly and concisely.
- Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
- Ability to pass a background check.
- Up to date on all routine vaccinations.
Education:
- High School Diploma or GED and Two to Three (2-3) years of community involvement experience.
Certificates:
- Community Health Worker-OHA Certified
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Schedule:
- Flexibility with work schedule 0.5 to 1.0 FTE
- No weekends
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $22.00 - $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- No weekends
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $27