What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Health Worker position at ESC of Eastern Ohio?
Position Title: Community Health Worker - Trumbull County
Educational Service Center of Eastern Ohio - Mahoning Valley Regional Council of Governments
Category: Classified; FLSA Applies; Grant funding up to two years contingent upon availability of Ohio Department of Medicaid OEI grant funding to the ESCEO.
Compensation: Hourly, insurance coverage, and fringe benefits as per the current Mahoning Valley Regional Council of Government (MVRCOG) Board Policy.
Education/Degree: Associate’s Degree.
Reports to: Director, Social Services
Supervises: None
Job Goal:
The Certified Community Health Worker will identify the health needs, service gaps, and barriers to care for women at high risk of infant mortality and poor birth outcomes in Mahoning County. Once the needs are identified, the CHW will connect the client to evidence-based and best practice interventions in the community. They will initiate Pathways and use them as a tool to monitor and address barriers to positive health outcomes.
Qualifications:
The following qualifications and guidelines:
Educational Service Center of Eastern Ohio - Mahoning Valley Regional Council of Governments
Category: Classified; FLSA Applies; Grant funding up to two years contingent upon availability of Ohio Department of Medicaid OEI grant funding to the ESCEO.
Compensation: Hourly, insurance coverage, and fringe benefits as per the current Mahoning Valley Regional Council of Government (MVRCOG) Board Policy.
Education/Degree: Associate’s Degree.
Reports to: Director, Social Services
Supervises: None
Job Goal:
The Certified Community Health Worker will identify the health needs, service gaps, and barriers to care for women at high risk of infant mortality and poor birth outcomes in Mahoning County. Once the needs are identified, the CHW will connect the client to evidence-based and best practice interventions in the community. They will initiate Pathways and use them as a tool to monitor and address barriers to positive health outcomes.
Qualifications:
The following qualifications and guidelines:
- An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in social service field preferred.
- 2 years of care coordination or home visiting experience preferred.
- Successfully completed or will complete the Certified Community Health training through the Ohio Board of Nursing.
- Proficiency with computer applicants, including Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and software/programs.
- Exceptional organizational and communications skills.
- Alternatives to the above as approved by the Governing Board.
- Work collaboratively with Help Me Grow home visitors to enroll women who could most benefit from Community Health Worker/HUB services, the majority of whom are minorities and meet the criteria for being at risk of having a poor birth outcome
- Comply with all Community Health Worker processes and maintain credentials without lapse.
- Attend required training and workshops as identified by the ESCEO, Ohio Department of Medicaid grant, and HUB requirements.
- Connect client to health insurance (Health Insurance Pathway) and appropriate medical care (Medical Home Pathway/ Medical Referral Pathway) for preventive and/or management services during the 1st-month enrollment.
- Connecting clients to resources that address barriers and social determinants of health using the Pathways Community HUB Institute evidence-based model.
- Work with clients to create and implement a comprehensive care plan.
- Conduct home visits in either a virtual or in-person format that are culturally sensitive and respectful to families.
- Facilitate groups with parents enrolled in any of the Help Me Grow Home Visitation programs.
- Effectively document client engagement and update care plan in the HUB’s web-based data platform.
- Enter all required data into required data systems within 10 business days.
- Network with community service providers to ensure appropriate resources and referrals.
- Participate in community outreach services.
- Participate in staff meetings and supervision.
- Establish rapport to maintain positive working relationships with families and the community.
- Any other duties assigned by the Superintendent.
