The Community Health Worker (CHW) is responsible for assisting patients and their families to navigate and access community services, other resources, and adopt healthy behaviors. The CHW supports providers and the Care Coordinators through an integrated approach to care management and community outreach. Activities will promote, maintain, and improve the health of patients and their families. The Community Health Worker (CHW) behaves in a professional manner and consistently demonstrates and pr... more details
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Community Health Worker Position Summary
The Community Health Worker (CHW) is responsible for assisting patients and their families to navigate and access community services, other resources, and adopt healthy behaviors. The CHW supports providers and the Care Coordinators through an integrated approach to care management and community outreach. Activities will promote, maintain, and improve the health of patients and their families. The Community Health Worker (CHW) behaves in a professional manner and consistently demonstrates and promotes the values of respect, exceptional service, continuous improvement, safety, trust, and transparency for the patient and all members of the healthcare team. The CHW is committed to the constant pursuit of excellence in improving the health status of the community.
Community Health Worker Position Requirements
Education
CNA is preferred.
Med Tech is preferred
Mental Demands
Demonstrates sensitivity and empathy in dealing with patients and families under stress.
Uses knowledge and judgment in assisting patient and families in problem solving.
Utilizes decision making skills in evaluating alternatives and determining best plan of action.
Works under pressure of time and shifting priorities.
Ability and willingness to self-motivate, prioritize, and be willing to change processes to improve effectiveness and efficiency. Adapts to changing patient and/or organizational priorities.
Ability to drive to and from a variety of settings in varying weather conditions.
Excellent organizational skills.
Knowledgeable of local community resources. Detail oriented.
Experience
Previous experience as a CHW and knowledge of community resources highly desirable.
Community Health Worker Work Schedule
Monday – Friday day shift. However, may require work outside Monday through Friday hours to meet the needs of the patient.
Community Health Worker Benefits
At TidalHealth, full-time employees working at least 72 hours per pay period, part-time employees working at least 36 hours per pay period and part-time employees working at least 30 hours or more on weekends only are eligible for benefits.
Benefits include medical, prescription, vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, disability insurance plans, life insurance, paid time off plans, retirement plans, tuition assistance, employee assistance, and access to on-site childcare and a credit union.
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