Community Health Worker

Luminis Health; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health provider seeks a Community Health Worker in Annapolis, MD. This role is vital for bridging health care providers and community resources, promoting health equity. Responsibilities include connecting patients to health services and aiding in goal setting through motivational interviewing. Applicants should have a high school diploma and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan with employer match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• One year or more of experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Link patients to medical homes for preventive care and services.
• Assist in navigating the health system and community resources.
• Coordinate care while respecting cultural practices.

Skills

Communication

Advocacy

Cultural Competency

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Position Objective

The Community Health Worker (CHW) position is responsible for acting as a bridge between health care providers, community services providers, and individuals in the community to promote health, reduce disparities, and improve service delivery. The Community Health Worker is a trained and trusted public health worker who is respected by the people they serve and applies his/her unique understanding of the experience, socio-economic needs, language and/or culture of the communities served. CHWs identify barriers to health and advocate for changing service delivery and other strategies to improve community health.

Essential Job Duties

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Refers and links patients to a medical home for preventive health care, provides age appropriate screenings, self-management education, and chronic conditions social service support.
• Assists patients in navigating the health system and links patients to community resources to meet basic needs that influence health (i.e. housing, food, job placement, legal representation, education)
• Collaborates with the care team and providers to conduct outreach, enroll patients in programs and coordinate their care needs, being considerate of their cultural practices and beliefs
• Engage and collaborate with Patients to set goals by implementing motivational interviewing techniques.
• Adhere to performance productivity standards to meet department goals.
  
  

Position Objective

The Community Health Worker (CHW) position is responsible for acting as a bridge between health care providers, community services providers, and individuals in the community to promote health, reduce disparities, and improve service delivery. The Community Health Worker is a trained and trusted public health worker who is respected by the people they serve and applies his/her unique understanding of the experience, socio-economic needs, language and/or culture of the communities served. CHWs identify barriers to health and advocate for changing service delivery and other strategies to improve community health.

Essential Job Duties

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Refers and links patients to a medical home for preventive health care, provides age appropriate screenings, self-management education, and chronic conditions social service support.
• Assists patients in navigating the health system and links patients to community resources to meet basic needs that influence health (i.e. housing, food, job placement, legal representation, education)
• Collaborates with the care team and providers to conduct outreach, enroll patients in programs and coordinate their care needs, being considerate of their cultural practices and beliefs
• Engage and collaborate with Patients to set goals by implementing motivational interviewing techniques.
• Adhere to performance productivity standards to meet department goals.
  
  

Educational/Experience Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) year or more of experience preferred
• Must be self-directed and have strong verbal and oral communication skills
  
  

Required License/Certifications

• None
  
  

Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands

There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens.

Physical Demands –

The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The above job description is an overview of the functions and requirements for this position. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of this position; your supervisor may assign other duties as deemed necessary.

Pay Range

$18—$22 USD

Luminis Health Benefits Overview

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year)
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance Benefits
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full-time employees
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs and more
• Benefit offerings based on employment status
  
  

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