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Family Health Council of Central PA
Community Health Worker
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What they do
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.
$47,231 / year median in Pennsylvania
+21% projected growth
Job Description
Join an employer that cares deeply about their employees, fosters a great work environment, and provides the opportunity to use your professional skills to make our community a better place. We are a private, not-for-profit organization that coordinates public health grants for a 26-county region in central PA, seeking a Community Health Worker (CHW). This is a full-time hybrid position located within our Camp Hill location, balanced with opportunities for work-from-home days. The Community Health Worker (CHW) will provide housing support services and other case management duties as assigned to clients with lower incomes in their communities. CHW will work collaboratively with all applicable internal and external stakeholders' staff and partners to identify needs and connect clients to housing, healthcare and social services. A High School Diploma or GED (General Education Diploma) is required. Prior CHW experience or related experience is a plus. CHW Certification will be required; training will be provided upon hire. The successful candidate will also possess strong verbal and written communication skills, time management, and prioritization; computer literacy including Microsoft 365; and the ability to work with cross-disciplinary teams of diverse individuals, including those with lived experience. Reliable transportation and a valid PA driver's license are required for travel within the specified area. Child Protection Clearances (formerly "Act 153 Clearances") The following clearances and background checks are required upon employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check (PATCH) FBI Criminal Record Check, from fingerprinting PA Child Abuse History Clearance (PACA) Summary We strongly encourage you to apply if you are from a marginalized or underrepresented group, women, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, and all other qualified applicants. FHCCP is a safe, inclusive workplace for people of all backgrounds and walks of life and expects all employees and contractors to further that as part of their commitment to our organizational vision, mission, and values. Current Benefits for