Community Health Worker - Springfield Women's Health

Community Health Worker – Springfield Women's Health

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At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.

The Community Health Worker focuses on direct support, outreach, and engagement to improve community health outcomes, focusing on improving health, well-being and access to essential services. The Community Health Worker serves as a liaison between community members or patients and health and social service systems, providing culturally appropriate health education and addressing basic social drivers of health. Community Health Workers may work in a variety of settings, including serving in the community or assisting patients in physician practices based on specific market design.

• Builds trusting relationships with individuals and communities to mediate between individuals and health/social service systems. Identifies and engages individuals and families in need through outreach activities and community events.
• Evaluates the specific needs and challenges faced by community members, including health, social and educational needs. Identifies barriers such as housing, food insecurity and transportation challenges, and connects individuals to appropriate resources.
• May conduct outreach activities, including home visits and participation in community health fairs and local events, to build awareness and engage underserved populations.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date records to support advocacy efforts, monitor outcomes and contribute to program evaluation.
• May perform or assist with health education and/or basic health screenings, such as blood pressure and glucose checks, under appropriate supervision.
• Provides support to ongoing community health programs.

• Licensing/Certification:
  Community Health Worker (CHW) Certification in the state of practice (preferred; required within 12 months of hire).
• Education:
  
  High School Diploma or equivalent (required);
  Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Public Health, Psychology or related field (preferred).
• Work Experience:
  
  1 year of recent experience in community outreach or healthcare setting (preferred).
• Training:
  None.
• Language:
  Bilingual based on market needs (preferred).
• Patient Population:
  Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the lifespan and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.

• Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
• May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.
• May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.
• May have periods of constant interruptions.
• May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.*
• General office environment.
• Required to car travel to off‑site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.
• Long‑distance or air travel as needed – not to exceed 10% travel.
• Prolonged periods of working alone.
• Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

• Lifting/Carrying (0–50 lbs.)
• Lifting/Carrying (50–100 lbs.)
• Push/Pull (0–50 lbs.)
• Push/Pull (50–100 lbs.)
• Stoop, Kneel
• Crawling
• Climbing
• Balance
• Bending

• Proficient with computers and accuracy with data entry and Microsoft Office.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the field's concepts and principles.
• Sensitivity and experience in working within different cultures.
• Ability to separate personal from professional interactions with clients and maintain…