Community Health Worker

This position will cover Mason and Oceana Counties

Job Summary

Provides peer support and role modeling to patients in Oceana and Mason counties, related to the improvement of life skills and health/wellness to individuals and their families during personal interactions including home visits, telephone calls, etc. Instructs individuals and their families about wellness, chronic disease prevention and self-management. Assists clients and their families with accessing appropriate community resources. Assists with the coordination of group support programs and provides ongoing contact. Cultural competency and shared-life experiences with client population is preferred. Must have reliable transportation and be able to drive to and from appointments.

Essential Functions

• Participates in community events and activities that promote the awareness of health maintenance and disease prevention.
• Strong focus on community education
• Assists with the development of community focused educational content.
• Assists with the development of programmatic content and implements programs.  
• Delivers educational content using a variety of delivery methods, including public speaking.
• Coordinates group meetings under the direction of the Program Supervisor. Collects and documents program data and other necessary evaluation data to ensure timelines and accuracy. Discusses trends, challenges, and other issues regarding data collection with the Program Supervisor.
• Documents services including assessments, plans, and periodic evaluations of goals, education, and other pertinent program data. Documents trends and changes in the health of the community and provides input into program development and evaluation.
• Assists clients with arranging and keeping medical appointments. Assists clients in accessing community resources such as food, clothing, shelter, and medical insurance. Mentors, empowers and advocates for clients and families to help them increase independence and skills.
• Refers patients with social, emotional, and other challenges to appropriate service agencies for assistance.
• Communicates and collaborates with the clients and their families, program staff, and other professionals involved in the care of clients to coordinate services and to facilitate a supportive relationship between the client and their health care provider(s). Serves as a resource to program staff about situational and cultural factors impacting the client, family, and environment. Teaches clients and families about wellness, disease prevention, and self-management.
• Conducts home visits to determine client and family needs. Assists with the development and implementation of care plans to meet identified needs and provides program services. Follows up with clients, families, and community agencies to evaluate effectiveness of services provided and to develop a proactive plan for future needs.

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent and successful completion of the paraprofessional CHW Training Program (Completion within 180 days from hire date)

• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association Or
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross WITHIN 90 DAYS
• LIC-Driver's License - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire
• CRT-Auto Insurance - UNKNOWN Unknown Upon Hire
• Must have excellent driving record

Preferred

• Associate's Degree or equivalent

• 3 years of relevant experience Work experience
• Experience in educational content development and public speaking.
• Knowledge and use of community resources; social, health and public agencies and services.

About Corewell Health

As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an a