Community Health Worker Job Opening in Coalgate, OK at COAL COUNTY HEALTHCARE AUTHORITY

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Job Location: Coalgate, OK

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Job Shift: Day

Description

Job Summary: The Community Health Worker (CHW) will play a key role in supporting individuals enrolled in a health-related program focused on improving food access and health outcomes for individuals with chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and hypertension. The CHW will guide participants through the enrollment process, provide ongoing support, track participation in the program, and ensure they receive necessary resources like food deliveries and educational materials.

Conduct Health Related Social Needs (HRSN) screenings with patients e.g., Fresh RX, transportation (SODA), Sooner Care, and other options for community support as identified.

Refer and enroll patients in applicable support programs explaining benefits and requirements for participation.

Assist participants in identifying their health challenges, including managing chronic diseases, and provide motivational support.

Ensure participants have basic needs (e.g., working refrigerator, cooking ability) and willingness to engage with the program.

Administer baseline and follow-up surveys to participants, recording their health status and progress throughout the program.

Manage and store survey data, ensuring forms (including consent forms) are securely saved.

Track participants’ completion of online or in-person health classes, ensuring they stay engaged with the program.

Oversee food deliveries to participants, ensuring that they receive proper nutrition and providing guidance on food preparation, including recipes.

Facilitate home visits, when necessary, to ensure participants have received food and conduct health-related assessments.

Collaborate with health system leaders to ensure HRSN workflows are effective and sustainable.

Assist in identifying individual and/or community needs which encourage healthy lifestyles and environments (i.e., community resources, transportation assistance, exercise programs, etc.)

Collaborate with community partners (including, but not limited to; FQHC, non-profits, community centers, churches, Health Departments, food banks, etc.) for site visits to identify eligible clients and generate new referrals for the Food is Medicine program.

Serve as a point of contact for participants to address questions or concerns about their health or the program.

Educate participants on healthy eating habits and lifestyle changes, providing guidance on fruits, vegetables, and other dietary needs.

Coordinate health education sessions and opportunities for in-person interaction, including food pickups and health testing.

Work closely with a lead CHW or supervisor to monitor participant progress and address any issues or dropouts.

Maintain consistent communication with program partners, such as food vendors, testing coordinators, and other community organizations involved in the program.

Work closely with the team at Fresh RX and the Hospital Association for program consultation and support as applicable.

Track and report participant progress, including attendance at health classes, receipt of food deliveries, and completion of health tests.

Assist in overseeing and managing participant data to ensure the program meets its goals.

Regulatory Requirements:

Passion for health and wellness, with a basic understanding of chronic disease management (e.g., diabetes, heart disease).
Experience working with underserved and vulnerable populations.
Ability to communicate effectively and motivate participants.
Strong organizational skills for managing data, coordinating food deliveries, and scheduling educational sessions.
Comfortable with home visits and direct participant engagement.
Familiarities with health tracking and data management is a plus.
Ability to work in a team environment and collaborate with other CHWs and supervisors.
Basic computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.

Preferred Skills:

Training in community health or related field (CHW certification is a plus).
Experience in public health, social work, or a related field.
Knowledge of nutrition and health food preparation.
Ability to manage participant data using digital tools for databases.

Qualifications

Regulatory Requirements:

Passion for health and wellness, with a basic understanding of chronic disease management (e.g., diabetes, heart disease).
Experience working with underserved and vulnerable populations.
Ability to communicate effectively and motivate participants.
Strong organizational skills for managing data, coordinating food deliveries, and scheduling educational sessions.
Comfortable with home visits and direct participant engagement.
Familiarities with health tracking and data management is a plus.
Ability to work in a team environment and collaborate with other CHWs and supervisors.
Basic computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.

Preferred Skills:

Training in community health or related field (CHW certification is a plus).
Experience in public health, social work, or a related field.
Knowledge of nutrition and health food preparation.
Ability to manage participant data using digital tools for databases.

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