What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Health Worker position at Union Gospel Mission?
Job Description
Job Description
This is a salary position.
Position Summary / Key Responsibilities
- A Community Health Worker (CHW) is a frontline public health worker who is a trusted member of and / or has an unusually close understanding of the community served. This trusting relationship enables the worker to serve as a liaison / link / intermediary between health / social services and the community to facilitate access to services and improve the quality and cultural competence of service delivery.
- This role is responsible for health system navigation and resource coordination, health promotion and coaching, and health education to teach or promote methods and measures that have been proven effective in avoiding illness and / or lessening its effects by acting as a mediary between community, social services, and health systems.
- Attendance required : all staff meeting, case management meeting, CHWSD monthly huddles, CHW / outreach team meetings
Work Environment and Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Education, Certification, and Experience Requirements
LATC / STI courses to obtain certification
CHWSD certification
Lived life experience highly desired in combination with education and certifications
Essential Skills and Abilities
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