AHH - Community Health Worker (CHW)

AHH

• Community Health Worker (CHW) POSITION SUMMARY: The Community Health Worker (CHW) works in conjunction with the Accesshealth Horry BCN (Best Chance Network) team to engage women in the State’s WISEWOMAN program. The CHW works with low-income, uninsured, or underinsured women (ages 35-64) to lower their risk of heart disease and stroke. The purpose of the program is to help reduce major cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, and obesity. The WISEWOMAN CHW will work with women in the Pee Dee Region, and other regions in the State, around their social determinants of needs (food, housing, transportation, health care, mental health, etc.) for the purpose of engaging them in the program and lowering their risk factors. The CHW spends 60% of their time out in the community and is considered a “front-line” public health professional who works with women who need the WISEWOMAN program. The CHW will help individuals navigate both the health and human services system; provide health education and life coaching; help identify gaps in services and provide care coordination follow-up. The CHW is expected to provide support, encouragement, and guidance to individuals who need the most assistance. The goal of the CHW is to be a positive change-agent and help engage women in the WISEWOMAN program. Looking for someone who has “lived” experience, loves to get out and help others in need, and is familiar with community resources. Note: Formal education is not a requirement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Help identify woman eligible for the WISEWOMAN Program (women ages 35-64 who are un- or underinsured and have low income (≥ 250% of Federal Poverty Line). assess participants’ social needs and facilitate referrals to social service and lifestyle change programs, ensuring follow-up connections that support sustained engagement and address barriers to health.

provide health coaching to WISEWOMAN participants. assist participants with attending scheduled WISEWOMAN appointments. contribute to the multidisciplinary team already established within AccessHealth Horry. be trained as a Healthy Heart Ambassador. Advocate for the needs of individuals and populations in the community.

Provide informal counseling and guidance on health-related issues. Educate individuals on how to use community health and social service systems. Conduct home visits to provide education, assessment, and social support. Build relationships with community partners and the State’s WISEWOMAN providers. Help individuals set measurable health improvement and self-management goals.

Document all contacts with assigned patients in a timely manner. Report directly to the Accesshealth Executive Director.

EDUCATION

High School Diploma or GED. Prefer someone who is already connected to the community through prior work experience and/or volunteer work, involvement with charitable organizations, faith-based communities, hobby groups, etc. Strong people and communication skills, both verbally and in writing. Demonstrates a strong and positive desire to help others.

Ability to gather data, collect and compile information, and prepare reports. Be a self-starter and able to work independently. Must have a valid driver’s license and provide own transportation. Ability to speak Spanish preferred but not required. LRMC offers benefits such as: Medical, Vision & Dental insurance. Employer matched 403B Retirement Plan.

Paid Vacation time, Sick time, & Holiday's. As well as paid qualifying Administrative Leave. Employer Paid Health Benefits: Life / AD&D Policies, Short/Long Term Disability, and a Employee Assistant Plan.