A Community Health Worker works in the community to help individuals get medical care and access to health care resources. Promotes preventative care and health screenings; works with health care providers to improve community outreach.
A Community Health Worker (CHW) is a frontline public health worker who is a trusted member of and/or has a remarkab le understanding of the community. This trusting relationship with the community enables the CHW to serve as a liaison/link/intermediary between health system a nd the community to facilitate access to services and improve the quality and cultural proficiency of service delivery. In this role, works to improve health outcomes and eliminate racial, ethnic, and economic disparities in those outcomes. P lays an important role in build ing individual and community capacity by increasing health knowledge and self-sufficiency through a range of activities such as outreach, health education, informal counseling, social support , and advocacy. Requirements 1. Must possess a comprehensive knowledge of the local community based on personal lived experience and the ability to articulate the lived experience and perspective . 2. High school diploma or GED. O ne to three (1-3) years of community involvement experience . Must obtain a Trinity Health or equivalent CHW certificat ion within three months of hire . 3. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. 4. Work requires ability to communicate orally and to hear or communicate with focus population. Bi-lingual skills to work with patients in their native language are preferred ; certification as a qualified medical interpreter/translator is a plus 5. Basic Life Support (BLS) certificat ion is preferred. 6. Must be comfortable working and serving in a diverse and inclusive environment , and operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment with clinical supervision where applicable . 7. Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health. Pay Range $23.00 - $28.65 Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
