Community Health Worker I

DEFINITION/PRIMARY FUNCTION

The Community Health Worker I provides coordinated management of patient care and resources through interdisciplinary collaboration to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Partners with the patient, family and care team to reduce the impact of the social determinants of health and improve patient's participation in wellness and early intervention prevention programs. Monitors emotional and physical barriers to participation and the effectiveness of plans and resources.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

(Minimum qualifications are required unless stated otherwise.)

Experience:

One year experience public health, health care, or social services in a community setting.

Education and Training:

Associates Degree in public health, health sciences, social services required. High school diploma may be considered if combined with greater than 2 years experience in public health, health care, or social services.

License, Certification & Registration:

Community Health Worker Certificate preferred

Other Requirements:

Experience with Basic Skills for Working with Patients, Smokers online training, Motivational Interviewing, Culture Diversity, Health Literacy, Impact of Trauma and any other training deemed necessary, Management Of Aggressive Behavior preferred Bilingual preferred. Self-disciplined, energetic, passionate, innovative thinking, multi-tasker. A flexible team player that can follow a system and protocol to achieve a common goal, comfortable with change. Highly organized and well-developed oral and written communication skills. Demonstrates sound judgment, decision-making and problem-solving skills. Able to maintain confidentiality with all aspects of information in accordance with practice, State and Federal regulations. Confidence to communicate clinical and community organizations and personnel. Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office. Familiarity with medical records, systems, EMR's or other patient care systems. Ability to promote programs and services to community.