What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Health Worker Lead position at Chandler Regional Medical Center?
Overview
Located in the heart of the southeast valley, Chandler Regional Medical Center stands as a cornerstone of healthcare excellence, boasting a rich history of 60 years of unwavering service to the community. Positioned strategically to meet the needs of the rapidly expanding East Valley, Chandler Regional Medical Center is a premier acute-care facility offering a comprehensive array of services. From its distinguished Level I Trauma Center to its acclaimed open heart surgery program, neurosurgery, orthopedics, and specialized high-risk obstetrics and newborn care, the hospital exemplifies excellence in healthcare delivery.
At Chandler Regional Medical Center, patients receive unparalleled care, ranging from routine check-ups and diagnostic procedures to cutting-edge treatments across various specialties. With state-of-the-art facilities and a dedicated team of over 2,952 compassionate professionals, including specialists in advanced diagnostic, surgical, robotics, and intensive care services, the hospital stands as a beacon of hope and healing in the region. Boasting 429 beds, Chandler Regional Medical Center remains committed to serving the community with integrity, compassion, and innovation. Aligned with the mission of Dignity Health to provide exemplary healthcare while fostering meaningful community partnerships, Chandler Regional reached out to nearly 129,000 individuals in the East Valley through a myriad of community
health services.
For further details, please visit:
https://www.dignityhealth.org/arizona/locations/chandlerregional/about-us
Responsibilities
Job Summary:
About Us:
Job Summary:
Responsible for administrative support and program management for the Community Health and Benefit Department. Assists individuals and communities to adopt healthy behaviors. Serves as a leader of the Community Health Worker (CHW) team. Conducts outreach to implement programs in the community that promote, maintain, and improve individual and community health. May provide information on available resources, provide social support and informal counseling. Advocate for individuals and community health needs, and provide services such as blood pressure screening. May collect data to help identify community health needs
Responsibilities:
Qualifications
Minimum:
Experience:
Education:
Licensure:
Special Skills:
Bilingual proficiency (English/Spanish or English/any language) is desirable
Pay Range
$24.10 - $34.94 /hour
Located in the heart of the southeast valley, Chandler Regional Medical Center stands as a cornerstone of healthcare excellence, boasting a rich history of 60 years of unwavering service to the community. Positioned strategically to meet the needs of the rapidly expanding East Valley, Chandler Regional Medical Center is a premier acute-care facility offering a comprehensive array of services. From its distinguished Level I Trauma Center to its acclaimed open heart surgery program, neurosurgery, orthopedics, and specialized high-risk obstetrics and newborn care, the hospital exemplifies excellence in healthcare delivery.
At Chandler Regional Medical Center, patients receive unparalleled care, ranging from routine check-ups and diagnostic procedures to cutting-edge treatments across various specialties. With state-of-the-art facilities and a dedicated team of over 2,952 compassionate professionals, including specialists in advanced diagnostic, surgical, robotics, and intensive care services, the hospital stands as a beacon of hope and healing in the region. Boasting 429 beds, Chandler Regional Medical Center remains committed to serving the community with integrity, compassion, and innovation. Aligned with the mission of Dignity Health to provide exemplary healthcare while fostering meaningful community partnerships, Chandler Regional reached out to nearly 129,000 individuals in the East Valley through a myriad of community
health services.
For further details, please visit:
https://www.dignityhealth.org/arizona/locations/chandlerregional/about-us
Responsibilities
Job Summary:
About Us:
Dignity Health East Valley's Community Health department is a non-profit organization committed to enhancing the health and well-being of our community. We firmly believe in providing equitable access to quality healthcare for all individuals, irrespective of their backgrounds or circumstances. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Community Health Worker (CHW) to join our team and
contribute to meaningful change in people's lives.
contribute to meaningful change in people's lives.
Job Summary:
Responsible for administrative support and program management for the Community Health and Benefit Department. Assists individuals and communities to adopt healthy behaviors. Serves as a leader of the Community Health Worker (CHW) team. Conducts outreach to implement programs in the community that promote, maintain, and improve individual and community health. May provide information on available resources, provide social support and informal counseling. Advocate for individuals and community health needs, and provide services such as blood pressure screening. May collect data to help identify community health needs
Responsibilities:
- Prepares external and internal communication and related material for program/department asrequested from verbal direction or from knowledge of systems policy and/or procedure.
- May coordinate and lead evidence based community health programs.
- Partner with other Community Health Workers and community health organizations, agencies in the community.
- Serve as lead program contact when supervisor is unavailable. Assist in completing and submitting program deliverables.
- Educates designated clinics and departments about CHW program, meets all qualifications outlined in the Community Health Worker (CHW) job description.
- Serve as a liaison, or as a bridge, between participants, healthcare providers, hospital staff, and community/state resources. Attend community meetings and health fairs to understand community needs and fosterrelationships with partners and community members. Connects with resources available to assist the poor and vulnerable to provide patient care. Provide culturally sensitive health education and information sessions.
Qualifications
Minimum:
Experience:
Experience working in the community, Community Health
Worker experience/understanding
Worker experience/understanding
Completed CHW or Promotora Training
Preferred:
Community experience, administrative skills, teaching experience, community benefit/health background and strategic thinking skills
Education:
High School Diploma/GED
Bachelors degree preferred
Licensure:
Certified Community Health Worker
Arizona Fingerprint clearance card.
Auto License- AZ (reliable transportation)
Auto License- AZ (reliable transportation)
Special Skills:
Ability to work independently, set priorities and manage work within timeframes.
Demonstrates strong organizational skills and the ability to adapt swiftly to evolving priorities.
Demonstrates strong organizational skills and the ability to adapt swiftly to evolving priorities.
Bilingual proficiency (English/Spanish or English/any language) is desirable
Pay Range
$24.10 - $34.94 /hour
Salary : $24 - $35
