Community Health Advocate

About the Job

Job Summary:

Med Star Health is looking for a Community Health Advocate to join our team. The ideal candidate will have personal knowledge of the target population, as shown by residency in that neighborhood, cultural competency, and knowledge of local resources and system navigation.

The Community Health Advocate willtargetoutreach to community members, builds sustainable relationships that result in increased access to health care in the most appropriate setting and community-based health education, and supports the primary care team.

Provide scare coordination and connection to resources and programs for patients to improve their health and general well-being through education and provision of coordination of care and services. Serves as a liaison/link/intermediary between health/social services and the community tofacilitateaccess to services and improve the quality and cultural competence of service delivery. Builds individual and communitycapacityby increasing health knowledge and self-sufficiency through a range of activities such as outreach, community education, informal counseling, social support,and advocacy

• Advocates for individual and community health equity. Collects, tracks and reports information about the community and community benefits.
  
  Enhances community residents’ ability to effectively communicate with health care providers.

• Identifies and addresses issues that create barriers to care for specific individuals. Integrates withpatientcare team to support progress in careplanand overall patient wellness.
  
  May help patients access health-related services, including obtaining a medical home,providing instruction on appropriate useof the medical home, overcoming barriers to obtaining needed medical care and/or social services.

• Proactivelyidentifiesand refers individuals to federal, state, private or nonprofit health and human services programs.
  
  Provide scare, support, follow up, and education in community settings.
  
  Provides culturally and linguistically appropriate health education.
  
  Provides evidence-based health guidance and socialassistanceto community residents.
  
  Provides referral and follow-up services or otherwise coordinates human services options.

• Serves as a liaison between communities,individuals and coordinated health care organizations.
  
  Staffs community events and activities as needed. Mayassistpatients in their homes, community, or clinic setting. Communicates topatientsthe purposes of the program and the impact it may have on their wellbeing. Helps patientsidentifysocio-economic issues that affect their overall health and develop health/social management plans and goals.

• Documents all patient encounters; completes andsubmitsmonthly reports;maintains comprehensive electronic client files, which include client notes, release of information, assessments and other medical documentsacquiredon behalf of the patient. Documents activities, service plans, and outcomes achieved bypatientin an effective manner. Educatesclienton the proper use of the Emergency Room/Health system services andprovidesinformation for alternatives.
  
  Coaches patients in effective management of their chronic health conditions and self-care.
  
  Assistspatientsin understanding care plans and instructions. Motivates patients/clients to be active and engaged participants in their health and overall wellbeing.

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Residency within the target population preferred.

• Participation with a community organization, verified by personal or professional reference with personal knowledge of this fact preferred.

USD $20.57 - USD $36.27 /Hr.