Community Health Worker - Full Time

Overview

The Community Health Worker provides culturally appropriate health education, information, and outreach in the community-based setting, in homes, clinics, shelters, etc. Collaborates with members of a patient’s healthcare team to assess needs, develop, implement, and review care plans to meet needs and assist patients in receiving the optimal level of care at the most appropriate place of service.

Maintains current knowledge of available community resources and community outreach program options for referral. Serves as a community and cultural liaison. Job Duties:

• Assessment of wellbeing, living environment and safety.
• Communication and collaboration with patients, community resources, and healthcare team(s).
• Individualized education to patients—including symptoms, treatment options, medication management and lifestyle modifications.
• Assist patients with individually set goals, develop action plans and provide on-going support to promote behavior change and self-efficacy.
• Documentation of all patient interactions.
• Serve as a patient advocate, helping them navigate the healthcare system, access resources and overcome barriers to healthcare.
• Accompany patients to medical appointments, assist with filling out forms and facilitate communication between the patient and healthcare provider.
• Provide emotional and social support to patients, helping them cope with the challenge of living with a chronic condition.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent BLS Skills/Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a diverse population
• Knowledge of Social Determinants of Health barriers
• Active listening and strong communication to develop trusting relationships
• Creative thinking PAY RANGE: $17.57 - $25.48 Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including: Medical, Dental, Vision Life & Disability Insurance FSA/HSA Options Generous, accruing paid time off Paid Parental and caregiver leave Career advancement and educational opportunities Tuition and certification reimbursement Certification Reimbursement Well-being Programs Employee Discounts On-Demand Pay Financial Education Annual recognition/awards events Partner appreciation days Family entertainment/attractions discount Community service/improvement opportunities Click here for more details regarding Mercyhealth Careers Benefit Information. At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including: #1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50 One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women