Community Health Worker- Social Care

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Description:

Community Health Worker - Outreach - Social Services

• This is a Grant Funded position and offers full benefits.

Position Purpose:

The Community Health Worker is a frontline public health worker who is a trusted member of and/or has an in-depth understanding of the community served. The CHW serves as a liaison/link/intermediary between health/social services and the community to facilitate access to services and improve the quality and cultural competence of service delivery. The CHW builds individual and community capacity and awareness by increasing health knowledge and self-sufficiency through a range of activities, such as outreach, community education, intensive case management, social support and advocacy. Assists the patient in accessing appropriate resources and coordinates referrals as necessary. Provides community and educational support and serves as a community liaison.

Responsibilities

• Assists in locating and verifying appropriate resources for patient referrals and educates patients of such; Attends community meetings that affect the targeted populations
• Develops and maintains professional relationships with external community resources as well as internally throughout the Mount Carmel Health System
• Consistently communicates pertinent and/or timely information to UH Manager and team.
• Maintains appropriate and necessary documentation; data relating to patient appointments; outcomes of patient referrals.
• Attends and provides input at monthly meetings and provides input for the Manager
• Works closely with program team to coordinate, identify, enroll and monitor participants in the program.
• Transports patients as necessary and appropriate
• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or general education degree (GED) required; Associate Degree preferred
• Licensure / Certification: Community Health Worker certification or ability to obtain within first year of employment. CPR certified or ability to become certified within 6 months of hire
• Experience: one to three years relevant community experience preferred
• Must have and maintain a valid Ohio Driver's license
• Must have and maintain dependable transportation
• Must be compassionate and competent in working with diverse cultural, religious and socioeconomic groups
• Must possess strong ability to serve as a community liaison between target populations, agencies, providers and team

Position Highlights and Benefits:

Competitive compensation and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision with coverage starting on day one.

Retirement savings account with employer match starting on day one.

Generous paid time off programs.

Employee recognition programs.

Tuition/professional development reimbursement starting on day one.

RN to BSN tuition 100% paid at Mount Carmel's College of Nursing.

Relocation assistance (geographic and position restrictions apply).

Employee Referral Rewards program.

Mount Carmel offers DailyPay - if you're hired as an eligible colleague, you'll be able to see how much you've made every day and transfer your money any time before payday. You deserve to get paid every day!

Opportunity to join Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Colleague Resource Groups.

Ministry/Facility Information:

Mount Carmel, a member of Trinity Health, has been a transforming healing presence in Central Ohio for over 135 years. Mount Carmel serves over 1.3 million patients each year at our five hospitals, free-standing emergency centers, outpatient facilities, surgery centers, urgent care centers, primary care and specialty care physician offices, community outreach sites and homes across the region. Mount Carmel College of Nursing offers one of Ohio's largest undergraduate, graduate, and doctor of nursing programs. If you're seeking a rewarding career where your purpose, passion, and desire to make a difference come alive, we invite you to consider joining our team. Here, care is provided by all of us For All of You!

Mount Carmel and all its affiliates are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, physical disability or any other classification protected under local, state or federal law.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.