Community Health Worker

General Summary Establishes trusting relationships with identified disparate population groups that strengthens the patient-provider relationship and improves patient care. In addition, disseminates health information in a culturally relevant manner and builds individual and community capacity to address health care needs.

Duties and Responsibilities Essential Functions:

Assesses needs of population, patient or individual on an ongoing basis. Identifies barriers to care and makes appropriate recommendations for follow-up or referral. Educates community members, either individually or in groups, about how to access and/or use the health care system. Shares relevant concerns from community members with medical providers or others within the health care system. Identifies and utilizes culturally appropriate outreach strategies to provide specific health promotion and disease prevention education to specific population groups. This may include, but is not limited to: developing and coordinating a network of community lay leaders; implementing community education and screening events, and; conducting relevant follow-up with participants. Assists, as requested, in the coordination of care for clients/patients. This may include, but is not limited to: facilitating enrollment in public health insurance and charity care; conducting site visits with at-risk patients/clients, and; providing a cultural context for effective medical care and behavior change as part of a clinical care team. Evaluates program outcomes/service effectiveness through tracking participation levels, conducting participant surveys, reviewing chart records, and engaging patient in regular follow-ups. Documents and maintains accurate and confidential records of client interventions. Actively participates on community coalitions and boards as an advocate for specific populations and as a liaison for WellSpan Health.

Common Expectations:

Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment and safety standards. Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops. Represents WellSpan Health and Community Health Improvement professionally at national, regional, state, and local forums. Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation. Attends meetings as required.

Travel Requirements:

Estimated Amount:

- Travel required. Makes home visits.

Qualifications Minimum Education:

High School Diploma or GED Required Work Experience:

1 year Experience in a community related position.

Required Licenses:

Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required Driver's License Statement:

Must possess a valid driver's license in the current state of residence. Driving record must meet requirements established by WellSpan Risk Management.

Courses and Training:

Basic knowledge of disease prevention/health promotion.

Upon Hire Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills. Proficient in SBAR technique. Ability to effectively present clinical information to the care team. Self-motivated and dependable. Able to work independently. Ability to communicate in Spanish, preferred.

Benefits Offered:

Comprehensive health benefits Retirement savings plan Paid time off (PTO) Education assistance Financial education and support, including DailyPay Expanded Paid Parental Leave For additional details: Benefits & Incentives | WellSpan Careers (joinwellspan.org)