Community Health Worker

Job Overview

Under the supervision of CHW, registered nurse or social worker

• High School Degree with progress toward a Community Health Worker Certificate, OR an Associate's degree in a health related field
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)
• Knowledge of priority neighborhoods
• Good communication skills and interest in the health of economically disadvantaged families

• Collaborates with and maintains knowledge of other health and social service agencies to meet identified needs of clients; makes appropriate referrals when indicated. Acts as a liaison between client and other health service providers.
• Works independently in the community setting. Establishes relationships with community groups to recruit program participants.
• Actively participates in the planning and implementation of community program events.
• Conducts client interview to identify potential or actual barriers to personal health and well-being; reports findings to clinical supervisor for assistance in formulating action plan using program guidelines; maintains strict confidentiality and adheres to HIPAA regulations at all times.
• Completes documentation of client interactions in a timely manner per department policy and adheres to Program Guidelines at all times for formulation of action plan.
• Communicates to other individuals and agencies the unique knowledge, duties, and responsibilities of the emerging role of community health worker.

• Climbing
  - Consistently
• Hearing:
  Conversation
  - Consistently
• Hearing:
  Other Sounds
  - Frequently
• Interpersonal Communication
  - Frequently
• Kneeling
  - Occasionally
• Lifting 50+ Lbs.
  
  - Frequently
• Lifting