Community Health Advocate: Expand Access & Equity

Dignity Health; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Siena Hospital, part of Dignity Health Nevada, is seeking a Community Health Worker to bridge individuals with essential community resources and reduce health disparities.

You will proactively engage clients, assess needs, guide access to health, social, educational, and employment resources, and help overcome barriers.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, experience in the community, and may pursue CHW certification; teaching experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience working in the community.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree or teaching experience.
• Preferred: Community Health Worker Certification.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on health issues and connect them to resources.
• Attend community meetings and health fairs to build relationships.
• Inform on immunization access and parental understanding.
• Advocate for health needs with agencies or providers.
• Identify high-risk groups and provide cultural mediation.
• Provide one-to-one coaching to clients.

Skills

Empathy

Problem-solving

Cultural mediation

Community engagement

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Siena Hospital, part of Dignity Health Nevada, is seeking a Community Health Worker to bridge individuals with essential community resources and reduce health disparities.

You will proactively engage clients, assess needs, guide access to health, social, educational, and employment resources, and help overcome barriers.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, experience in the community, and may pursue CHW certification; teaching experience is a plus.