Onsite - Community Health Worker - Hospital STL

Find your calling at Mercy! A community health worker is a front-line public health worker who is a trusted member of and/or has an unusually close understanding of the community served. This trusting relationship enables the worker to serve as a liaison/link between health/social services and the community to facilitate access to services and improve the quality and cultural competence of service delivery.

Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Licensure:

None

Experience:

1-year CHW experience or equivalent

Certification/Registration:

Mercy provided Community Health Worker training certificate within 6-12 months

Other Skills and Knowledge:

Strong relationship and collaboration skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently

Compassion for poor and underserved members of the community

Must be proficient with Microsoft Applications and be able to document in an EMR

Must have access to reliable transportation

Additional language skills as applicable to community

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.