Community Health Worker - Independent Practices

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Job Description Summary:

Community Health Worker (CHW) will work with patients who are a part of our Clinically Integrated Network who are identified as having non-clinical barriers to engaging in treatment plans and recommendations. The goal of the CHW is to work with the multidisciplinary team to identify barriers to the patient’s health care and coordinate support services and community-based resources to address those barriers with the patient. In addition, this position provides individual consultation and follow up based on Social Determinants of Health, patient demographics and lack of resources, and coordinates support for clients.

This position will support our Independent Practices who are a part of our Clinically Integrated Network. This position will be hybrid with both in person and potential remote work.

Education, Credentials, Licenses: High school diploma or equivalent, Community Health Worker Certification by an approved training program or started within 1 year of hire.

Specialized Knowledge:  Experience working with under privileged populations in the community.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School or GED (Required)

Education, Credentials, Licenses: High school diploma or equivalent, Community Health Worker Certification by an approved training program or started within 1 year of hire.

Specialized Knowledge:  Experience working with under privileged populations in the community.

Kind and Length of Experience: 1-3 years

Work Shift:

Day

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

40

Department

UM Care Coord - Ambulatory

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