What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Health Worker position at Meharry Medical College?
The Community Health Worker (CHW) will fully integrate the multidisciplinary care team of Meharry Community Wellness Center (MCWC). He / she will develop a close relationship with patients, coach them and facilitate access to services. He / she will identify, track, re-engage and monitor clients lost to care. The CHW will assist clients in dealing with competing priorities, adherence with medication, clinic visits, and specialty referrals, linkages with community-based organizations, wellness education, harm reduction, and navigation through the healthcare delivery system. The CHW will meet with clients in the clinic, at their homes, and different access points in the community.
Daily Operations
- Adherence counseling, harm reduction, health promotion, and patient navigation
- Collect all required data elements and provide timely reports
- Outreach services to persons living with HIV, through direct personal contact and collaborative community partnerships
- Linkages with Meharry Community Wellness Center, community-based organizations and specialty services
- Attend all mandatory meetings
- Perform other related duties as assigned by Supervisor or Executive Director.
Required Skills
Required Education and Experience
