Community Health Worker - Youngstown Support Services

** Mercy Health*
* As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

** Community Health Worker*
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- Youngstown Support Services_*
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* Job Summary:

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* 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.

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* Essential Functions:

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* + 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.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

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* Education:

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* + ​​​High School Diploma or equivalent (required)​​ 

+ Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Public Health, Psychology, or related field (preferred)

** Required Licensing &

Certifications:

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* + ​​Community Health Worker (CHW) Certification in the state of practice (preferred; required within 12 months of hire)​ 

+ Valid driver's license with good driving record (required, South Carolina only)

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* Experience:

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* + ​1 year of recent experience in a community outreach or healthcare setting (preferred)

** Skills & Abilities:*
* Hard/Tech/Clinical

Skills:

+ ​ _Proficient with computers and accuracy with data entry and Microsoft Office.​​​ _

+  _Comprehensive knowledge of the field's concepts and principles._

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Soft/Interpersonal

Skills:

+ ​​​​​ _Sensitivity and experience in working within different cultures.​ _

+  _Ability to separate personal from professional interactions with clients and maintain professional/ethical boundaries._

+  _Ability to learn and implement new procedures and adapt to emerging community needs.  _

+  _Cultural competency and ability to work with diverse populations.  _

+  _Attention to detail_

+  _Communication and Collaboration skills_

+  _Critical thinking_

+  _Teamwork_

+  _Conflict resolution_

+  _Active listening_

+  _Relationship building_

** Training:*
* None

As a Bon Secours Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being-personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

** What we offer*
* + Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)

+ Medical, dental, vision, prescription…