Job Description
Job Description
Duties and other assigned tasks and responsibilities are designed to meet CCPHC’s mission of delivering the essential public health services of prevention, promotion and protection to the communities of Clay County, as well as a response to the CCPHC Strategic Plan. The plan outlines our desired future and answers the questions about where we want to be in the future and how do we get there. The plan is available on the Intranet, and goals assigned to staff will be linked to annual employee performance goals.
SUMMARY
The Community Health Worker (CHW) plays a crucial role in improving the health and wellbeing of the community. A staff member in this role will conduct education, outreach, patient advocacy, function as a community liaison, provide care coordination resources, and function in various administrative duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Include the following : (Other duties may be assigned.)
- Interacts with other health agencies, community health organizations, and stakeholders for the benefit of the community
- Conducts education and outreach within the community to promote increased health and wellness
- Advocates for patients by providing resources and helping them navigate healthcare and social service systems
- Functions as a community liaison while maintaining cultural sensitivity and focus on health equity
- Communicates regularly with the CCPHC management team and other stakeholders to ensure expedient and effective implementation of any initiative
- Maintains accurate, organized work records, documents, and files
- Proactively provides feedback for improvements that improve quality, efficiency, cost savings, productivity, systems, and / or procedures
- Maintains strict confidentiality; adheres to all HIPAA guidelines / regulations
- Reports for special assigned duties during a public health emergency, if applicable
PUBLIC HEALTH CORE COMPETENCIES
Analytical / Assessment Skills
Contributes to assessments of community health status and factors influencing health in a communityUses information technology in accessing, collecting, analyzing, using, maintaining, and disseminating data and informationIdentifies quantitative and qualitative data and information that can be used for assessing the health of a communityApplies ethical principles in accessing, collecting, analyzing, using, maintaining, and disseminating data and informationPolicy Development / Program Planning Skills
Describes implications of policies, programs, and servicesGathers information that can inform options for policies, programs, and services Implements policies, programs, and servicesApplies strategies for continuous quality improvementDescribes how public health informatics is used in developing, implementing, evaluating, and improving policies, programs, and servicesCommunication Skills
Facilitates communication among individuals, groups, and organizationsSolicits input from individuals and organizations for improving the health of a communityConveys data and information to professionals and the public using a variety of approachesSuggests approaches for disseminating public health data and informationCultural Competency Skills
Addresses the diversity of individuals and populations when implementing policies, programs, and services that affect the health of a communityDescribes the ways diversity may influence policies, programs, services, and the health of a communityDescribes the effects of policies, programs, and services on different populations in a communityCommunity Dimensions of Practice Skills
Recognizes relationships that are affecting health in a communityCollaborates with community partners to improve health in a communityEngages community members to improve health in a communityDescribes the programs and services provided by governmental and non-governmental organizations to improve the health of a communityPublic Health Sciences Skills
Describes the scientific foundation of the field of public healthDescribes how public health sciences are used in the delivery of the 10 Essential Public Health ServicesDescribes evidence used in developing, implementing, evaluating, and improving policies, programs, and servicesRetrieves evidence from print and electronic sources to support decision makingFinancial Planning and Management Skills
Describes the structures, functions, and authorizations of governmental public health programs and organizationsAdheres to organizational policies and proceduresContributes to development of program budgets and provides information for funding proposalsUses evaluation results to improve program and organizational performanceMotivates colleagues for the purpose of achieving program and organizational goalsUses performance management systems for program and organizational improvementLeadership and Systems Thinking Skills
Incorporates ethical standards of practice into all interactions with individuals, organizations, and communitiesDescribes public health as part of a larger inter-related system of organizations that influence the health of populations at local, national, and global levelsDescribes ways to improve individual and program performanceParticipates in professional development opportunitiesEDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE
An associate’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in health education, public / community health, or a related field is required; an equivalent combination of education and / or related experience may be considered in lieu of an associate’s degreeExcellent communication and computer skills are requiredA current driver’s license and proof of insurance are requiredTwo or more years related experience is preferredBilingual skills are a plusPHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this jobWhile performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, hear, and use hands to perform office workThe employee is regularly required to stand and walkThe employee may occasionally stoop, bend, kneel or crouchThe employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 poundsSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close visionWORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this jobReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the jobThe noise level in the work environment is usually moderateLocal travel is required to attend meetings within the county and regional / metropolitan area
