Job Summary and Responsibilities
Assist individuals and communities to adopt healthy behaviors. Conduct outreach for medical personnel or health organizations to implement programs in the community that promote, maintain, and improve individual and community health. May provide information on available resources, provide social support and informal counseling, advocate for individuals and community health needs, and provide services such as blood pressure screening. May collect data to help identify community health needs. Advise clients or community groups on issues related to diabetes and obesity, improving general health, diet and exercise, prevention, sanitation or hygiene, self-care, social issues, education, childcare or problem solving.
Act as a resource to all clients, providers, and the community. Attend community meetings and health fairs to understand community issues and build relationships with community members. Distribute flyers, brochures, or other informational or educational documents to inform members of a targeted community. Refer community members to needed health services. Advise clients or community groups to ensure parental understanding of the importance of childhood immunizations and how to access immunization services.
Advocate for individual or community health needs with government agencies or health service providers.
Job Requirements
Required:
High School Diploma Experience working in the community Experience with Community Organizations and Home Health follow-up Ability to work independently, set priorities and manage work within timeframes, read and analyze technical material, communicate effectively verbally and in writing, positive mental attitude Strong customer service orientation and the ability to handle highly confidential information essential Must be computer literate
Will complete Community Health Worker (CHW) or Promotoras training Preferred: Bachelors Degree Teaching experience Bilingual (English/Spanish) Completed Community Health Worker (CHW) or Promotoras training
Where Youll Work
Hello humankindness Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, St. Josephs Hospital and Medical Center is a 571-bed, not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health, social, and support services. Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy, St. Josephs was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 125 years later, St. Josephs remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved.
We are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care, medical education, and research. St. Josephs includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute, Norton Thoracic Institute, Cancer Center at St. Josephs, Ivy Brain Tumor Center, and St. Josephs Level I Trauma Center (which is verified by the American College of Surgeons). The hospital is also a respected center for high-risk obstetrics, neuro-rehabilitation, orthopedics, and other medical services.
St. Josephs is considered a sought-after destination hospital for treating the most complex cases from throughout the world. Every day, approximately 20 percent of the hospitals patients have traveled from outside of Arizona and the United States to seek treatment at St. Josephs. U.S. News & World Report routinely ranks St. Josephs among the top hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery.
In addition, St. Josephs boasts the Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Josephs, and a strategic alliance with Phoenix Childrens Hospital. St. Josephs is consistently named an outstanding place to work and one of Arizonas healthiest employers. Come grow your career with one of Arizonas Most Admired Companies. Look for us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. For the health of our community ... we are proud to be a tobacco-free campus.