Community Health Advocate: Connect & Empower Communities

The MetroHealth System (Cleveland, OH); Cleveland (OH); Vor Ort; USD 36.000 - 48.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The MetroHealth System in Cleveland, OH is seeking a Community Health Worker to support patients by promoting health, reducing disparities, and improving access to care. You will outreach to individuals and connect them to services, building trusted relationships with patients, families, and community partners.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, at least one year of community-based experience, ability to travel to community locations, and CHW certification within a year of hire.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or passage of a high school equivalency exam.
• One year of experience working with clients in a community-based setting.
• Community Health Worker certification within one year of hire.
• Life experiences reflective of the community/target population served.
• Reliable transportation to travel to designated community locations.
• Ability to work with diverse client populations, staff at all levels.

Aufgaben

• Provide interventions and services to support patients by promoting health and reducing disparities.
• Outreach to individuals, families, and community members to engage in program services.
• Connect individuals to care, services, and resources and build partnerships with community organizations.
• Understand socio-economic needs and advocate for changes to improve community health.
• Uphold the mission and customer service standards of The MetroHealth System.

Kenntnisse

Community engagement

Interpersonal skills

Cultural sensitivity

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

The MetroHealth System in Cleveland, OH is seeking a Community Health Worker to support patients by promoting health, reducing disparities, and improving access to care. You will outreach to individuals and connect them to services, building trusted relationships with patients, families, and community partners.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, at least one year of community-based experience, ability to travel to community locations, and CHW certification within a year of hire.