Community Health Worker (U) (4774)

Community Health Worker (U) (4774) Southern Illinois University - School of Medicine, United States about 13 hours ago

Location:

Springfield, ILLINOIS Details

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Summary:

Summary here. Details

Posted:

28-Mar-26

Location:

Springfield, IL

Categories:

Staff/Administrative

Internal Number:

5285836 This position involves providing direct services to patients and their families. This program is funded to provide care for patients/clients who do not often fit well within the standard medical model. This position will work closely with medical providers, primary care teams, and other agencies to improve patient outcomes and care. This position will work closely with the SIU Pediatric Department, their Primary Care Providers, Local Health Departments, and Community Based Organizations to provide wrap-around services and create a foundation of trust for continued care of socially vulnerable populations. •This position is ON SITE only.•Support -

Direct Patient Interaction:

100% Explain program requirements and guidelines to the general public. Develop community resource materials that are up to date and reflective of the local community. Conduct comprehensive interviews and intake assessments to determine the needs of individuals to be served by the program. Assist patients in setting and achieving personal goals in person, by phone or in group setting. Through skill building interventions and other supportive interventions, assist patients in effectively utilizing a wide spectrum of resources, managing symptoms of their illness, and developing daily living skills to gain greater independence, employment and other meaningful activities. Connect patients to community resources including but not limited to housing, medical care, education, vocational training, and additional recovery resources / meetings. Assist patients with transportation to medical and other related appointments. Prepare and maintain written records as needed by the program. Participate in all required administrative and training meetings in order to ensure adherence to policies and protocols. Complete other duties as assigned. Perform basic patients education on specific topics (lifestyle behaviors, medications, etc.). Serves as designated backup van driver, providing transportation coverage as needed to ensure continuity of services Credentials to be Verified by Placement Officer 1. Any one or combination totaling three (3) years (36 months) from the categories below: Coursework in social work or behavioral sciences, or closely related field as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent: 30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months) Associate's Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen months (18 months) 90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months) Bachelor's Degree (120 semester hours) equals three (3) years (36 months) Progressively more responsible work experience in social service/ counseling at a paraprofessional level under qualified supervision. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) Working knowledge of human nature. Ability to interview individuals to determine their physical, social, and/or possible psychological needs. Ability to organize, prepare, and maintain records, reports, files, and correspondence. Ability to obtain services necessary to meet participants' needs. Ability to establish effective working relationships with program participants and staff Condition of Employment Pursuant to the State Universities Civil Service System, an out-of-state resident who is hired into this position must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of their start date. Create a Job Match for Similar Jobs About Southern Illinois University - School of Medicine SIU School of Medicine was established in 1970 with a mission to educate physicians for central and southern Illinois. We are a medical school with four areas of excellence: medical education, patient care, research and community service. SIU School of Medicine provides education to undergraduate medical students, medical and surgical residents, fellows, and physician assistant students. Our clinical practice, SIU Medicine, includes a team of more than 250 health care professionals including university physicians and faculty members who are collectively dedicated to providing excellent medical care, advancement of care through research, and training the next generation of physicians. As the premier provider of health care services, SIU Medicine offers both primary care and specialized treatment services including preventative and diagnostic. SIU works in partnership with hospitals and clinics throughout central and southern Illinois to meet the health care needs of our communities. 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