Community Health Advocate

At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best.

Children’s Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country.

We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today.

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Job Title: Community Health Advocate

Work Schedule: Mostly daytime with occasional evening hours

Location: Hybrid (Remote but in the community and staff meetings are in person) in Neenah

 What you will do:

Improve health outcomes for persons within identified communities through linking identified community need with available resources. Partner with Community Services leadership to facilitate integrated service delivery for residents of assigned community (ies). Must have demonstrated good standing within their community and an interest in improving outcomes for their neighborhood(s). Demonstrates skills in creative problem-solving, community engagement, outreach and has in-depth knowledge of the assets and challenges of the community to be served. Has the ability to work with medical professionals to ensure follow up and coordination of recommended medical management.

What you will need:
 Requires a valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, minimum liability insurance coverage and the ability to be insured be the CW auto insurance carrier.

• High School graduate

• Experience working with community programs and healthcare organizations.

• Experience working with families of diverse ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds strongly preferred.

• Requires personal computer and Word processing knowledge in order to enter and retrieve related information for effective reporting and correspondence.

• Licensure, Registration and/or Certification preferred.

• Community Health Worker certification preferred

• Some college preferred

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Must be current, continuous and trusted member of the community.
Demonstrated skills in creative problem-solving.
Ability to effectively and professionally interact with health team members and consumers (e.g. members of the community).
Ability to work independently.
Ability to go door-to-door to connect with the residents of assigned community on a weekly basis
A high level of communication skills (oral and written) necessary for assessment of health concerns and referral for appropriate service delivery

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Travel throughout Calumet, Outagamie, and Winnebago counties for home visits and community based organizations.
Majority of time spent travelling within counties to meet with residents.
Physical ability to perform all assigned duties; able to stand and walk approximately 75% of the work time.
 

Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.

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