AmeriCorps Community Connector I - Perinatal

CHRISTUS Health; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 14,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health partners with AmeriCorps to place Community Connector I members who provide culturally competent, patient-centered screening and navigation to connect individuals with social and medical resources.

Members serve for a minimum of one year, receive a living allowance and health insurance through AmeriCorps, and pursue CHW certification within six months of hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Computer skills: email, calendar, Word, Excel.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Good judgment, initiative, flexibility, and ability to build relationships.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of CHRISTUS Health competencies.
• Provides social needs screening and links to community resources.
• Assists individuals in developing action plans and monitors progress.
• Educates individuals on healthcare, wellness, and resources.
• Maintains confidentiality and coordinates care with providers.
• Collaborates with community organizations to gather feedback on outcomes.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Judgment and initiative

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Email

Calendar

Job description

CHRISTUS Health, as arecipient of grant funding, partners withAmeriCorps State and Nationalto provideoutreach, education, and navigation services to address the social determinants of healthacross each of the communities we serve.Significantgoals of this partnership are to: 1)Serve communities with concentrated poverty, rural communities, and tribal communities; 2) Create workforce pathways for AmeriCorps members, including deliberate training, such as pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship opportunities, certifications, and hiring preferences or support; and 3) Enhance member experience by providing opportunities for skill attainment, personal growth, and connections to the community they are serving in support of a lifetime of civic participation.

To this end,CHRISTUS Healthwill engage with individuals to serve their communities as AmeriCorps service members. Membersserve fora minimum of a one-year term and will not be considered employees ofCHRISTUSHealth.Membershave the opportunity toreceive Community Health Worker training and obtain state certification.A living allowance, health insurance, and end of service education award (managed byAmeriCorps State and National) are provided, but otherCHRISTUSHealth employee benefits will not be offered to individualsparticipatingin this program.

More information about AmeriCorps is available here: Serve | AmeriCorps

Summary:

Working collaboratively as part of a team of AmeriCorps Community Connector Members, Community Health Workers, clinicians, and administrative staff, the AmeriCorps Community Connector I provides culturally competent, patient‑centered screening, referral, and navigation services to connect individuals and families withappropriate socialand medical resources. The role includes developing care plans,identifyingbarriers and goals, supporting communication between individuals and service providers, and delivering education on health, wellness, and community resources. The Community Connector I also collects andmaintainsreferral and outcome datain accordance withestablished protocols and confidentiality requirements and supports initiatives aligned with the Community Health Needs Assessment and Community Health Improvement Plan.

Responsibilities:

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Provides social needs screening and links individuals to community resources through referral and navigation services.
• Assists individuals in developing action plans to address identified needs, encouraging goal‑setting, identifying challenges, and monitoring progress.
• Educates individuals on healthcare, community resources, wellness, and disease prevention.
• Provides culturally appropriate support and builds trusting relationships through structured visits and follow‑up communications across various community settings.
• Maintains current knowledge of local community resources to effectively address identified needs.
• Facilitates communication and relationship‑building between individuals and healthcare or community resource providers.
• Collaborates with supervisors and the clinical team to coordinate care and address healthcare needs.
• Supports chronic disease self‑management and medication adherence.
• Promotes appropriate use of primary care and helps individuals identify primary care options and a medical home.
• Completes documentation and record keeping in compliance with organizational policies, state and federal regulations, and confidentiality standards.
• Partners with community‑based organizations to gather feedback on referral and navigation outcomes.
• Protects the confidentiality of all patient information and follows all privacy requirements.
• Committed to serving vulnerable populations and a willingness to learn about health issues, the healthcare system, and community resources.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Education/Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Computer skills (to include email, calendar scheduling, instant messages, Word documents, and Excel) required
• Strong organizational and communication skills required
• Must have good judgment, initiative, flexibility, and the ability to build positive, open-minded, and nonjudgmental relationships
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Experience

• 1 year of experience in volunteering or working in a community setting, healthcare facility, public health department, or community-based organization preferred

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Promotor(a) or Community Health Worker Certification required within 6 months of hire

In accordance withthe CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associatesare required toobtain the required certifications for their respective positions within the designatedtime frame.

Work Schedule:

MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE

Work Type:

Full Time