OverviewThe M Health Fairview Care Coordination team has an opening for a Community Health Worker to support patients within M Health Fairview Wyoming, North Branch and Chisago City Clinics.This is a 0.01 FTE/casual opening, meaning there are no guaranteed hours per pay period and the position is not eligible for benefits.Responsibilities Job DescriptionThe community health worker (CHW) is responsible for helping community members, patients and their family’s access and navigate community services and resources and adopt healthy behaviors. The CHW supports providers and team members through an integrated approach to care management and community outreach. Activity will promote, maintain and improve individual and community health. The CHW provides social support and informal counseling, individual and group health education and advocacy for individuals and community health needs. Providing home visits and health screenings may be required.Provide Direct Services· Promote wellness by providing culturally appropriate health information to providers, patients and/or community members· Provide individual social and health care support· Refer and link to preventive services through health screenings and healthcare information· Conduct health related screenings as assignedNavigate the health and human services system· Increase access to primary care through culturally competent outreach and enrollment strategies· Make referrals and coordinate services· Teach people the knowledge and skills needed to obtain care· Facilitate continuity of care by providing follow-up· Link patients to and inform them of available community resourcesAdvocate for individual and community needs· Articulate and advocate needs of community and individuals to others· Be a spokesperson for patients when they are unable to speak for themselves· Involve participants in self and community advocacy· Map communities to help locate and support needed servicesBridge the gap between communities and the health and social service systems· Enhance care quality by aiding communication between health system, patient, and community members to clarify cultural practices· Educate patients / community members about how to use the health care and social service systems· Educate the health and social service systems about patient / community needs and perspectives· Establish better communication processesBuild Individual and Community Capacity· Build individual capacity to achieve wellness· Build community capacity by addressing social determinants of health· Identify individual and community needs· Mentor other CHWs – capacity building· Seek professional development (continuing education)QualificationsRequiredExperience:3 years’ experience working on community health projects, programs or initiativesCommunity based experienceExperience, demonstrated competency and sensitivity in working with diverse populationsLicense/Certification/RegistrationCommunity Health Worker Certificate will be required within 18 months of hirePreferredEducation:College degree in health, human services or related fieldExperience:Teaching or presenting information to groupsExperience with Microsoft OfficeMulticultural healthcare experience or healthcare experience in other countriesOther Skills We Desire:
Excellent customer service, public relations and communication skills
Ability to prioritize and work with a fluctuation in workload while working independently
Ability to adapt to change and engage in ongoing process improvement
Flexibility to work at other sites is encouraged
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.EEO StatementEEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status
