About the role
DEFINITION:
The Community Health Worker (CHW) is responsible for improving access to care, facilitating care coordination, strengthening community partnerships, and addressing social determinants of health that impact patient outcomes. This role serves as a liaison between health and social services and the community to facilitate access to services, to improve the quality of service delivery, and to maximize the efficiency of service delivery. This is through coordinating available resources and leveraging partnerships with private, nonprofit, or faith-based organizations.
The CHW serves as a bridge between the healthcare system and rural community members by providing culturally responsive outreach, care navigation, health education, and resource coordination to support improved health outcomes and reduced healthcare disparities. This role will build the individual and community capacity by increasing health knowledge and self-sufficiency through a range of activities such as outreach, community education, social support and advocacy.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s degree in a Social Science field or and LPN license.
REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS (IF APPLICABLE):
NONE
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree or LPN license.
Valid driver’s license
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Community Health Worker certification
Experience with rural populations or community-based outreach
BLS certified.
Good Communication Skills
Ability to work independently
Strong organizational skills for health tracking, managing data and working with the community.
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