Under the guidance of the Director of Care Management, the Advocate Community Health Worker (CHW) plays a vital role in helping patients access and navigate community services. This position involves outreach, providing information and support to community members, and assisting in data collection to identify health needs and promote improvements, especially focusing on high-risk populations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with community partners, patients, and their families while offering general healthy behavior support.
• Assist families, groups, and communities in accessing social and health-related services.
• Assess client needs and refer them to community resources and agencies, developing processes to evaluate Social Determinants of Health across various settings.
• Participate in community meetings and events such as health fairs to understand local issues and share information about available resources.
• Advocate for individual and community health needs.
• Serve as a liaison between healthcare organizations, community-based groups, and the populations they serve.
• Develop referral processes and follow-up procedures for identified patient needs.
• Distribute informational materials tailored to the target population within the regional community.
• Perform other related duties to support organizational goals.

Education

Associate degree in any field is required.

Experience

Experience with social services or public health systems is preferred.

Requirements

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification must be obtained within the first 90 days of employment; training is provided.
• Certification as a Community Health Worker must be obtained within the first six months of employment.

Mental and Physical Requirements

This role requires considerable mental concentration for sustained periods with frequent interruptions. Light lifting up to 15 lbs. is necessary. The position involves standing, sitting, walking, reading, and speaking regularly.

Working Conditions

Typical office environment with noise and distractions. Possible eye strain or discomfort from prolonged computer use. Attendance at public meetings is required. There may be exposure to infectious or communicable diseases while interacting with patients in various settings.

This opportunity is based in a regional area of the Midwest United States, serving a broad community with a commitment to health and wellness.