Community Health Worker

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Community Health Worker, you will serve as a vital link between underserved communities and essential community resources. You will be instrumental in reducing health disparities by helping clients navigate and access critical health, social, educational, and employment services through a home-visiting model.

Every day you will proactively engage with clients through home visits, meticulously assessing their needs and identifying specific Pathways to care and support. You will connect clients to identified community resources, provide guidance on accessing medical, behavioral health, and social services, and offer practical assistance to overcome logistical obstacles.

To be successful in this role, you will possess a profound understanding of the cultural and geographical nuances of underserved communities. A strong ability to problem-solve, coupled with empathy and resilience, is essential for effectively removing barriers to care and empowering clients.

• Collaborates with Clinical Providers to provide age specific, multi-disciplinary patient/family education format that facilitates recovery, self-care, maintenance, health promotion and wellness.
• Consults with internal customers concerning instructional needs of patients and the community Complies with physician requests for patient instruction and coordinates instructional activities of multi-disciplinary team members.
• Maintain updated client records with plans, notes, appropriate forms, or related information.
• Monitor nutrition of children, elderly, or other high-risk groups.
• Contact clients in person, by phone, or in writing to ensure they have completed required or recommended actions.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Diploma/GED
• Will complete Community Health Worker (CHW) training.
• Strong customer service orientation and the ability to handle highly confidential information essential.

Preferred

• Bachelors Degree

Where You''ll Work

Are you ready to join a healthcare family where your values align with ours? At Dignity Health - Yavapai Regional Medical Center (DH-YRMC), now a proud part of CommonSpirit Health, a not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider, our core mission guides every decision and every interaction.

Here, you''ll discover more than just a job; you''ll find rewarding career opportunities across a comprehensive network of inpatient and outpatient services. From a vibrant community hospital, YRMC has grown into a leading regional healthcare system.

Today, that means you could be making an impact at:

• Two state-of-the-art acute care hospitals
• A robust network of primary and specialty care clinics
• Modern outpatient health and wellness services
• Acclaimed cardiac diagnostic centers
• Advanced outpatient medical imaging facilities

Elevate your career without sacrificing your quality of life. As you grow with YRMC, you''ll find the Prescott area isn''t just a place to work - it''s an inspiring community designed for living, thriving, and embracing the outdoors. Imagine a charming blend of bygone appeal and modern amenities, coupled with four distinct seasons and nearly year-round sunshine perfect for every adventure.

Say hello to a relaxed lifestyle that empowers you to prioritize both your professional growth and family time. YRMC extends this inviting spirit within our walls, fostering a strong sense of family, and belonging among our team members.

Come experience the exceptional quality of life that YRMC and Prescott offer. Work at the heart of #hellohumankindness and discover where your career and well-being truly connect.

Total Rewards

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards.

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.