What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Health Worker, Behavioral Health Home position at Fairview Range?
Fairview Range is hiring a Community Health Worker for our Behavioral Health Home Department in Hibbing, MN.
The Community Health Worker (CHW) is responsible for helping Behavioral Health Home patients, and their family’s access and navigate community services and resources and adopt healthy behaviors. The CHW works with the BHH Social worker through a coordinated approach to care management and community outreach. Activity will promote, maintain and improve individual and community health identified in the patient treatment plan. The CHW provides social support and informal counseling, individual health education and advocacy for individuals and community health needs. Providing home visits and in clinic visits as determined by the CHW and BHH team required.
Schedule: This position will work 72-80 hours per two weeks. The shift length will be 8-hours on the shift. Weekends: None
Benefits: This position is eligible for benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and so much more!
Internal posting through: 2/22/25
About Fairview Range
Fairview Range is an affiliate of M Health Fairview, a partnership of Fairview Health Services, the University of Minnesota, and M Physicians. Together, we offer access to breakthrough medical research and specialty expertise as part of a continuum of care that reaches all ages and health needs. The most comprehensive health care network in northeastern Minnesota, Fairview Range includes Fairview Range Medical Center, Fairview Mesaba Clinics (with locations in Hibbing, Nashwauk, and Mountain Iron), Fairview Range Home Care and Hospice, and Fairview Transportation Services. Are you interested in joining our incredible team? Seize the opportunity by applying today!
Apply today to join our 34,000 employees and 5,000 system providers working to build lasting relationships with the people we serve: our patients, our communities, and each other.
As a Community Health Worker, you will be responsible for:
- Promoting wellness by providing culturally appropriate health information to Behavioral health home patients.
- Providing individual social and health care support.
- Growing access to primary care through culturally proficient outreach and enrollment strategies.
- Making referrals and coordinating services.
- Advocating for individual and community needs.
- Bridging the gap between communities and the health and social service systems.
Required Qualifications
- Community Health Worker Certificate through an accredited program, or Associate’s Degree in Health, Human Services, or related field.
- 3 years’ experience working on community health projects, programs, or initiatives.
- Community based leadership experience.
- BLS
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in health, Human Services, or related field.
- Experience working in with Behavioral health patients.
Keywords: Behavioral Health, Community Health Certification, Human Services
Compensation: $18.31 - $26.37 / Hourly
Fairview Range offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, PTO, tuition reimbursement, retirement and more! Please follow this link for additional information. Fairview Range-NonContract Employees Benefit Summary
The posted compensation range corresponds to the minimum and maximum pay rates outlined in your union agreement for the respective job classifications at the time of job posting. An individual's pay rate within this range may be influenced by various factors, including FTE, skills, knowledge, educational background, and qualifying experience as specified in the contract.
Salary : $18 - $26
