Community Health Advocate: Flexible, Impactful Home Visits

Marion County Public Health Department; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Eskenazi Health in Indianapolis, IN seeks a Community Health Worker to work with patients at the health center and in the community, enhancing understanding and adherence to treatment protocols and addressing social determinants of health.

You will document home assessments, support goal setting, and connect patients with resources to meet basic needs such as housing, food, transportation, and utilities, while building supportive relationships and promoting self-management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 2 years of community related experience.
• Community Health Worker certification preferred.
• Flexible hours, sometimes working on weeknights and weekends.
• Valid Indiana driver's license that meets Eskenazi Health's driving policy requirements.

Responsibilities

• Proactively contributes to Eskenazi’s mission: Advocate, Care, Teach and Serve with special emphasis on the vulnerable population of Marion County; models Eskenazi’s values
• Documents health, social and environmental assessments timely, accurately and with good quality, identifying barriers to accessing appropriate healthcare or other concerns within the patient’s home environment
• Performs home visits to patients to provide support, encouragement, and guidance
• Develops supportive and therapeutic relationships with patients and their families
• Accurately documents home/telephone visit outcomes in a timely manner
• Utilizes motivational interviewing to encourage patients to modify their behaviors
• Recommends community resources for patients in order to meet the basic five needs of : housing, food, clothing, transportation and utilities
• Carries a caseload of at least 100 patients
• Advocates for patients to ensure access to needed services which includes developing community relationships and resources
• Identifies any high risk patient symptoms or circumstances that would result in risk for self-harm or harm to others, and notifies appropriate higher level clinical staff for consultation
• Completes appropriate home assessment documentation, identifies barriers and refers patient to the appropriate community resources
• Works with family, significant others and community supports to assist patients in meeting goals
• Alters activities/behaviors to reflect and ensure adequate care appropriate to the age of patients served
• Provides quality case management and provides training to patients on activities related to daily living skills
• Monitors patient progress and reflects this in documentation during follow up visits
• Demonstrates commitment to professional growth by actively participating in clinical supervision

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Cultural sensitivity

Motivational interviewing

Education

HS diploma or GED

CHW certification preferred

Job description

Eskenazi Health in Indianapolis, IN seeks a Community Health Worker to work with patients at the health center and in the community, enhancing understanding and adherence to treatment protocols and addressing social determinants of health.

You will document home assessments, support goal setting, and connect patients with resources to meet basic needs such as housing, food, transportation, and utilities, while building supportive relationships and promoting self-management.