Certified Community Health Worker

Certified Community Health Worker
- Southwestern Health Resources

Certified Community Health Worker
- Southwestern Health Resources

Southwestern Health Resources is looking for a highly skilled Certified Community Health Worker. Is that you?

Work Hours:

Full Time Days (8:00am-5:00pm) for 40 hrs/week (remote work allowed at manager's discretion)

Department Highlights:

• Hybrid Position
• Gain a sense of accomplishment by contributing to a teamwork environment.
• Receive excellent mentorship, comprehensive training, and dedicated leadership resources.
• Contribute and work on a cross functional team

Assists patients in referrals, follow-ups, and completing applications for services are done by the community health worker. Establishing a close relationship with the patient is necessary for good comprehensive care. Promote goal setting and strategic planning for the future 25%
Builds the patient?s capacity by increasing health knowledge and self-sufficiency through a range of activities such as outreach, community education, informal counseling, social support and advocacy. Coach patients in effective management of their chronic health conditions and self-care. 20%
Effectively work with people (staff, clients, doctors, agencies, etc) from diverse backgrounds in reducing cultural and socio-economic barriers between clients and institutions. Build and maintain positive working relationships with the clients, providers, nurse case managers, agency representatives, supervisors and office staff 20%
Help motivate patient to be active, engaged participants in their health through active follow-up in the physician-initiated plan of care and/or the patient-centered action plan developed by a licensed team member. Help patients develop and understand health management plans and goals. 15%
Document activities, service plans, and results in an effective manner while strictly adhering to the policies and procedures in place 10%
Help clients in utilizing resources, including scheduling appointments, and assisting with completion of applications for programs for which they may be eligible, coordinate transportation for their patients and conduct eligibility determination of services. 10%

What You Need:

Education
H.S. Diploma or Equivalent Req
Associate's Degree Pref
Experience
1 Year Community Health Worker Experience Req or
1 Year Health Care Coordinator Experience Req
Licenses and Certifications
Other Certification of Certified Community Health Worker by the State of Texas DSHS Required within 12 months of hire 12 Months Req
Skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills. Exhibits excellent communication skills to the patients, staff, providers, and visitors should be the guiding principles
Basic computer skills are also necessary for this position
Interpersonal skills - ability to display a caring demeanor towards others.
Teamwork - Work collaboratively and effectively within a team environment
Ability to safely drive an automobile
Advocacy skills.
Teaching and Capacity-building skills.
Proficient in medical terminology and an understanding of chronic diseases, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, depression, and hypertension.
Intense Curiosity - Continuously expand knowledge and understanding of community resources, services and programs provided; human relations and the procedures used in dealing with the public as part of a service or program; volunteer resources and the practices associated with using volunteers, operations, functions, policies and procedures associated with the department or program area, procedures and resources available to handle new, unusual or different situations.
Supervision
Individual Contributor
ADA Requirements
Working Indoors 67% or more
Physical Demands
Sedentary
Travel Requirements
Local 40% CCHW is expected to make home or community visits in order to engage their clients and/or their caregivers or support system.

Additional Information

• Shift: Day Job
• Schedule:
  
  Full-time