What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Health Worker-Center for Health Communities position at USA Health?
Overview
USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community.
USA Health is changing how medical care, education and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists and researchers provide the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall wellbeing of our community.
Responsibilities
The Community Health Worker :
- Educates the community about healthy living, and encourages the population to get regular screenings
- Coordinates health education activities under the supervision of the Community Health Worker Supervisor or Health Education Manager as needed.
- Discusses health concerns with the community members.
- Conducts outreach programs and workshops which may require working nights and weekends.
- Facilitates access to healthcare services; provides ongoing support and services as needed, to include participating in care coordination and / or case management, as well as providing referrals to social services agencies and subsequent follow-up.
- Plans work in consultation with CHW Supervisor and relevant members of the multi-disciplinary care delivery team, to include obtaining proper materials within the necessary time frame.
- Opens and maintains communication with local healthcare providers.
- Advocates for the needs of the individuals and community they serve to include opening and maintaining communication with local healthcare providers.
- Organizes local outreach programs to raise awareness about the existence of the initiative, making it possible for everyone to access the services needed
- Collects health data and program data from a population to report to CHW Supervisor.
- Coordinates educational functions with those of other public health programs; provides health coaching and supports self-management of disease prevention as well as of health conditions, including chronic diseases.
- Participates in program evaluation and research as required.
- Regular and prompt attendance.
- Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required.
- Related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
High school diploma and completion of a National Standard C3 aligned Community Health Worker training program -OR - High school diploma, two years of related community-based experience and enrollment in a C3 aligned Community Health Worker training program. Higher education / related healthcare training program may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
USA Health is an EO / AA employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally-protected basis.
