What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Health Worker position at Morton Comprehensive Health Services?
Implements effective strategies for linking uninsured and underinsured clients to primary care, increases access to appropriate medical care and community-based services, assists individuals in improving health status, and promotes behavior change in using Morton health care services.
Requirements:
- · High School Diploma or GED required.
- · Healthcare, social work, or public health background preferred but not required.
- · Understanding of the healthcare delivery process is required.
- · Excellent interpersonal communication skills are required.
- Broad knowledge of community resources and services is required.
- · Bilingual (English/Spanish/Burmese) preferred but not required.
- · Excellent computer skills are required
- · Required to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
This position has been deemed a” Safety-Sensitive” position; therefore, Morton reserves the right to refuse to hire an applicant or may terminate an employee in a “Safety-Sensitive Position” who tests positive for medical marijuana even if they have a valid medical marijuana license.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- 403(b) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
