Community Health Worker

Cherishing Our Children Since 1977 Helping children and families help themselves to live a better life and build a stronger community. The Center for Family and Child Enrichment (CFCE) is dedicated to help children and their families by providing the right services and solutions based on individual needs. CFCE is constantly evolving to better support our community.

Under general supervision, the Community Health Worker (CHW) is a frontline public health professional who engages, supports, and educates community members to promote overall health and wellness. Serving as a liaison between the community and health and social services, the CHW helps improve access to care and health outcomes through outreach, education, advocacy, and support.

Responsibilities include

patient engagement (individual and group), basic health and risk assessments, referrals to community resources, care coordination, and support for self-management. The role also involves data entry in electronic health records, scheduling, and related administrative tasks. With experience, CHWs are expected to work with increasing independence.

Why join CFCE: Great benefits package, including a Zero (0) cost out of pocket medical plan, 13 Paid Holidays and a competitive Paid Time Off Package Making an invaluable impact in your community Growth and professional development opportunities available Qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness We are a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code Some of the Functions Include: Conduct outreach to identify and engage community members in health and wellness activities Assess health status and social determinants of health Facilitate health education and behavior change strategies for individuals and groups Coordinate patient care and assist with navigation of health and social services Provide referrals and advocacy to address health disparities Maintain accurate patient information in electronic systems Minimum Education High School/GED Required AA preferred One (1) year of community-based experience providing advocacy and support which has included significant public contact.

Skills Needed Knowledge of local demographics, assets, needs, and health disparities (e.g., diabetes, hypertension), plus available resources Ability to support behavior change and facilitate small groups Strong organizational and time management skills Clear written and verbal communication with patients and team members Ability to follow instructions and apply feedback Understanding of care coordination, data management, and electronic health records Ability to deliver presentations on health, wellness, and self-management CFCE is a Drug Free Workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.