What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Health Worker position at Women & Infants Hospital?
Job Summary: As part of a grant-funded initiative, the Community Health Worker will support the community-based support services program. The Community Health Worker plays a critical role in assessing patient needs, offering community resources and referrals, providing navigation, support, care coordination, and ongoing case management to meet those needs. May visits patients in their homes and in the communities in which they live when necessary, providing culturally sensitive approaches to health information to improve health literacy. The Community Health Worker facilitates the patients decision-making and self-management to help patients engage in their overall health and achieve their health goals. This individual will be responsible for tracking patient-related activities, monitoring and documenting progress. Works collaboratively with the Patient Experience team to promote patient-centered care and actively participates in multidisciplinary patient-centered team meetings. The Community Health Worker has frequent contact with community partners and agencies on behalf of the patients served, networking and collaborating on resource identification to improve the overall health of the population.
Specifications: High School or GED Required; Associate's Degree Preferred. Minimum 1 to 3 Years of experience. Community Health Worker Certification Required (or must be working towards obtaining certification within 12 months of hire). Experience working with primary care providers or in other healthcare settings. Experience working with patients regarding managing their health, navigating systems, providing care coordination and health coaching is preferred. The ability to travel to various locations in the state and reliable transportation is required. Must possess a valid, current state issued drivers license, have reliable transportation and proof of current auto insurance required. Ability to speak a second language, Spanish preferred. Selected candidates will receive training specific to birthing people to enhance their skills.
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