What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Health Worker position at Major Health Partners?
JOB SUMMARY AND SPECIFICATIONS
JOB SUMMARY
o Under general supervision, performs community outreach, facilitates individual and group health education sessions, provides client referral to care and services, and builds partnerships with local community organizations to promote health, reduce disparities and improve service delivery. Links resources of MHP with the understanding of the socio-economic needs and culture of the populations / communities served to identify barriers to individual health and to advocate for changes to improve community health. Upholds the mission, vision, values, and customer service standards of MHP.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Professional & Technical Skills
One-year experience working with clients in a community-based setting. Highly skilled in the use of personal computers, including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office applications. Experience as a Peer Support Specialist or simiar role. Ability to be on-call for emergencies and work on weekends and public holidays. Community Health Worker (CHW) certification from an accredited program.
Education
High school diploma equivalent.
License(s) or Certification(s)
Peer Support Specialist credential.
Valid driver's license and proof of insurance to be validated at least every six months.
Other Skills or Requirements
Ability to handle self well in stressful situations; ability to communicate well with others; ability to work individually as well as part of a team; ability to work and communicate effectively with diverse populations; ability to demonstrate flexibility, initiative, and professionalism; ability to multi-task . Life experiences reflective of the community / target population served. Outstanding interpersonal, administrative, and organizational skills. Must be able to speak both Spanish and English with a high level of fluency.
Skilled to Care for Certain Age-Related Patient Groups (incumbents will be skilled in the care of the following patient groups)
Does not apply _____ Adolescence ( 13-17 years) __X__ All age groups _____ Infants (0-1 year) _____ Geriatric (65 years) _____ Pediatric / Early Childhood (1-12 years) _____ Adult ( 18-64 years)
MISSION STATEMENT
Major Health Partners ("MHP") exists to create and deliver superior health care solutions by providing our patients and other customers with optimal clinical and economic outcomes. We will attain these goals by combining the following attributes :
Attracting and retaining professional, adaptable, caring staff dedicated to life long learning using a continuous quality improvement process. Our staff will be measured and rewarded using these same principles.
- Combining innovation, existing clinical technologies, disease prevention, and management and information technologies to meet customer needs.
- As a public entity, we must make best use of our financial and human resources so we can care for patients without regard for their ability to pay. We must also function as the community’s leader in upgrading the level of health and wellness in the community.
VISION STATEMENT
We will be the best health care resource in central Indiana by recognizing all persons as individuals of value who deserve impeccable facilities and quality service beyond compare.
PILLARS OF EXCELLENCE
We are committed to :
Delivering Quality Clinical Outcomes
