ACE's Community Health Worker

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY : The primary goal of the NVIH Community Healthand Outreach Worker (CH / ORW) position is to identify individuals, families and communities'strengths and needs. The CH / ORW supports individuals, families and communitiesin developing and meeting health enhancement goals. This is done in part bypresenting resource options, providing health education and supportingdecisions that promote well-being. The CH / ORW is a health advocate for NativeAmerican and all NVIH patients in coordination with other related departmentsof Northern Valley Indian Health and community agencies. CH / ORW's receive training in a wide varietyof health topics to be able to provide basic health teaching and coaching. Their services are individual, family, andcommunity focused and related to all ages.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS : Essentialfunctions, as defined below may include any of the following knowledge, skills,and abilities. The list that follows isnot intended as a comprehensive list, but rather to provide a representativesummary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) will be required to perform avariety of duties listed, including but not limited to :

• Provide care coordination for any NVIH patient identified as at-risk per ACES scoring; coordinate with internal and external resources.
• Participate in the overall Community Health and OutreachProgram under the direction and guidance of the CommunityHealth and Outreach Director(s).
• Provide care coordination services to the servicearea by :

o Assistingpatients in identifying service needs and appropriate resources.

o Makingappropriate in-house or out-of-agency referrals.

o Assistingeligible patients in securing available financial assistance for health carerelated expenses.

Experience and Skills

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Job Benefits

Medical, Vision, Long Term Disability, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, 401K Plan Learn More