Community Health Worker

Community Health Worker Detroit, MI Job Details Full-time 11 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance 401(k) Employee discount Life insurance Qualifications Health screenings Conducting community outreach projects CPR Certification Report writing Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook Electronic health records (EHR) management BLS Certification Community health education Public speaking Medical scheduling High school diploma or GED Medical records Basic life support Organizational skills Patient interaction Care coordination Interdisciplinary behavioral health coordination Communication skills Entry level Community resource coordination Full Job Description Are you looking for an opportunity to work in a caring and community focused environment? At Covenant Community Care, we are a faith based non-profit, Federally Qualified Health Center serving the communities of Detroit in our clinics that offer integrated medical, dental and behavioral healthcare. We are seeking a Community Health Worker that is seeking part time or full-time employment at our Moross clinic.

Job Description:

The Community Health Worker (CHW) is a part of an inter-disciplinary clinical care team who helps increase access to health services for people through outreach, engagement and education. They will encourage patients to engage in behavioral health and primary care services. They will assess and address Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) issues and work to eliminate barriers to care as appropriate.

Responsibilities:

Conduct Social Determinants of Health screening and assessment to uncover individuals' needs and connect members with available community resources. Attempt to contact identified patients in need of primary care services, facilitate scheduling of visits and eliminate barriers to care as appropriate. Conduct eligibility determination of services for the uninsured, connect patients with community financial assistance programs. Document all outreach attempts, patient interactions, and outreach activities in the Electronic Health Record (EHR). Increase access for underserved populations by connecting patients to Covenant's Sliding Fee Discount Program and assisting with Medicaid enrollment. Help patients navigate fragmented care systems, overcoming barriers like affordability, transportation, and access to insurance. Address care gaps through proactive outreach and follow-up with patients. Schedule visits with appropriate behavioral health providers for follow up. Reengage patients through outreach and coordinate care, focusing on behavioral health, SUD services, and connecting them to community resources for housing, food, and transportation. Support Behavioral Health Services Expansion (BHSE) by participating in initiatives to remove barriers to care. Performs other duties as assigned Covenant Community Care, Inc.

Required Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above responsibilities satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or work style required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. High School Diploma or GED Successful completion of the paraprofessional CHW Training Program preferred Prior experience in an educator or training role Active CPR/BLS Certificate. Must possess the ability to write routine reports and correspondence Prior experience speaking effectively before individuals and small groups Ability to interact respectfully with diverse cultural and socio-economic populations

Position Criteria:

Demonstrate initiative, ability to work with others, and good professional judgment. Ability to work independently and organize time effectively. Excellent written & verbal communication and presentation skills. Attention to detail with demonstrated organizational skills and the ability to complete projects on time with minimal supervision. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clinic and administrative personnel. Knowledge of and well-skilled in

Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point Job Type:

Part-Time/Full-time At Covenant we offer our employees: Comprehensive Benefit program Vacation, Sick, and Personal time (VSP) Paid holidays 401K Life insurance, long term and short term disability All candidates must successfully complete a criminal background check, TB test, and education credentialing as part of the hiring process.