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Under supervision, the Community Health Worker II (CHW II) provides health education, disease management education, health care and social service navigation services, and / or case management services to patients / community residents.
Provides pertinent health education and health behavior information to patient
population / priority communities with the intent of assisting community
Provides a link between the community and health care system and navigate patients / participants.
Works closely with patients (and possibly their families) to provide health education in various settings (may include settings such as home visits
Establishes positive learning expectations for patients / participants and their families by assessing their needs and explaining information in a clear and concise manner.
Participates regularly in internal and external educational opportunities to enhance his / her own skills.
Under general direction of manager and other staff, coordinates educational sessions for project staff and other CHWs.
Creates individualized plans for patients / participants including goal setting together with patients / participants.
Under supervision, assists patients / participants / community members in obtaining the appropriate needed health services (e.
g., doctors, follow-up exams, medications, referrals, etc.).
Responsible for continually updating his / her understanding of health-related concepts and sharing that knowledge.
Responsible for communicating needs / questions / concerns with supervisor / other team members.
Provides basic case management for individuals and families as appropriate. Follows-up on all issues until resolved or the proper authorities are notified.
Works with supervisor to respond to more complex cases appropriately.
Links patients / participants / community members with available health care and social services
May assist in training new CHW Is
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Last updated : 2024-06-19
Full Time
$52k-65k (estimate)
06/21/2024
09/18/2024