What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Health Worker position at CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region?
Welcome To CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region
CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region is committed to building healthier communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen—both inside our hospitals and out in the community. With locations throughout Colorado, Utah, and Kansas, we deliver the same high standard of care to our employees as we do to our patients. Our 20 hospitals, emergency and urgent care centers, home care and hospice, Flight for Life ColoradoTM , telehealth and over 240 physician practices and clinics offer endless opportunities! Here, you can grow your career and impact the people in the communities you serve.
CommonSpirit Health is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit, faith-based health systems, with a team of over 150,000 employees and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians. CommonSpirit operates more than 2,200 care sites and 140 hospitals, serving some of the most diverse communities across the nation, letting humankindness lead the way.
Overview
You have a purpose, unique talents and now is the time to embrace it, live it and put it to work. We value incredible people with incredible skills – but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more. This is the heartbeat of our organization and your time will be spent in a supportive, team environment with resources to help you flourish and leaders who care about your success.
The Continuing Care Community Health Worker is responsible for working in conjunction with an interdisciplinary team in order to improve patient social, behavioral, and mental health needs through outreach and engagement activities. Such activities include telephonic and written communication, as well as in-person opportunities with patients, providers, team members, and community-based organizations.
Work may be focused on, but not limited to: 1) establishing effective relationships and guiding the patient/caregiver through the healthcare system, working to eliminate barriers that might otherwise adversely impact patient care/outcomes; 2) providing general education/training designed to promote self-awareness and reinforce/maximize patient/caregiver self-management skills/tools/resources; and 3) facilitating access to support services, community resources and primary care for enrolled patients and tools for self-management support.
Qualifications
In addition to bringing humankindness to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following:
This full time remote role works Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:30pm (mountain time). We are looking for candidates that have at least 1 year of experience in a patient care environment or 2 years working ain a health related community outreach organizations. We are looking for candidates that have experience with electronic medical records and healthcare terminology.
Your Connected Community
At CommonSpirit Mountain Region, we believe in the healing power of humanity and serving the common good through our dedicated work and shared mission to celebrate humankindness
CommonSpirit Mountain Region’s Corporate Service Center is headquartered in Centennial, CO where our corporate leaders and centralized teams support our hospitals, clinics and people – including marketing, human resources, employee benefits, finance, billing, talent acquisition/development, payor relations, IT, project management, community benefit and more. Many of our centralized teams offer a remote work option which supports a healthy work-life balance while still providing a culture of collaboration and community where incredible people are doing incredible things every day.
Our Total Reward Offerings
We believe investing in our employees lets them know they truly matter. Your Total Rewards package includes compensation, benefits, retirement, wellness, leave, and other programs. Designed with your well-being in mind, we offer:
Pay Range
$20.13 - $34.15 / hour
Shift: Days
CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region is committed to building healthier communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen—both inside our hospitals and out in the community. With locations throughout Colorado, Utah, and Kansas, we deliver the same high standard of care to our employees as we do to our patients. Our 20 hospitals, emergency and urgent care centers, home care and hospice, Flight for Life ColoradoTM , telehealth and over 240 physician practices and clinics offer endless opportunities! Here, you can grow your career and impact the people in the communities you serve.
CommonSpirit Health is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit, faith-based health systems, with a team of over 150,000 employees and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians. CommonSpirit operates more than 2,200 care sites and 140 hospitals, serving some of the most diverse communities across the nation, letting humankindness lead the way.
Overview
You have a purpose, unique talents and now is the time to embrace it, live it and put it to work. We value incredible people with incredible skills – but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more. This is the heartbeat of our organization and your time will be spent in a supportive, team environment with resources to help you flourish and leaders who care about your success.
The Continuing Care Community Health Worker is responsible for working in conjunction with an interdisciplinary team in order to improve patient social, behavioral, and mental health needs through outreach and engagement activities. Such activities include telephonic and written communication, as well as in-person opportunities with patients, providers, team members, and community-based organizations.
Work may be focused on, but not limited to: 1) establishing effective relationships and guiding the patient/caregiver through the healthcare system, working to eliminate barriers that might otherwise adversely impact patient care/outcomes; 2) providing general education/training designed to promote self-awareness and reinforce/maximize patient/caregiver self-management skills/tools/resources; and 3) facilitating access to support services, community resources and primary care for enrolled patients and tools for self-management support.
Qualifications
In addition to bringing humankindness to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following:
- High School Diploma/G.E.D.
- 1 year experience in a patient-care environment; or 2 years working in a health-related community outreach organization.
- Preferred Education: AA or BA.
- Preferred Experience: Knowledge and ability to work with electronic medical records; knowledge of healthcare terminology.
- Preferred: CHW Certification
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary and community partners for a mix of clinical, operational, and business activities related to that partnership.
- Ability to communicate effectively using written and verbal skills. Includes strong listening skills, listening for understanding.
- Excellent computer literacy, including ability to learn new systems. Proficient in email communications and internet usage along with basic use of electronic software for applications including documents, spreadsheets and slide presentation (google product line).
- Able to adapt to changing environments and priorities.
- Understanding of and sensitivity to mental health conditions and addictive disorders.
- Ability to demonstrate skillful decision making and judgment including time management.
- Knowledge of cultural diversity/issues/barriers and low literacy issues.
- Ability to assist in the development and implementation of effective plans for the continuing care needs of patients.
This full time remote role works Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:30pm (mountain time). We are looking for candidates that have at least 1 year of experience in a patient care environment or 2 years working ain a health related community outreach organizations. We are looking for candidates that have experience with electronic medical records and healthcare terminology.
Your Connected Community
At CommonSpirit Mountain Region, we believe in the healing power of humanity and serving the common good through our dedicated work and shared mission to celebrate humankindness
CommonSpirit Mountain Region’s Corporate Service Center is headquartered in Centennial, CO where our corporate leaders and centralized teams support our hospitals, clinics and people – including marketing, human resources, employee benefits, finance, billing, talent acquisition/development, payor relations, IT, project management, community benefit and more. Many of our centralized teams offer a remote work option which supports a healthy work-life balance while still providing a culture of collaboration and community where incredible people are doing incredible things every day.
Our Total Reward Offerings
We believe investing in our employees lets them know they truly matter. Your Total Rewards package includes compensation, benefits, retirement, wellness, leave, and other programs. Designed with your well-being in mind, we offer:
- Several Medical, Dental, & Vision options.
- Spending Accounts including a Dependent Care FSA that can include an employer contribution
- Retirement account options with a generous employer match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Student Loan Forgiveness, and so much more!
Pay Range
$20.13 - $34.15 / hour
Shift: Days
Salary : $20 - $34
