Community Health Worker

luminishealth; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan (with employer match)

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance Benefits

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD

Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Programs and more

Job summary

Luminis Health in Annapolis, MD seeks a Community Health Worker to bridge care between patients, healthcare providers, and community resources. You will promote health, reduce disparities, and help patients access preventive services and social supports.

Ideal candidates have a High School diploma (or equivalent) and strong communication skills; one year of experience preferred. The role requires sensitivity to diverse communities and a commitment to patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Refer and links patients to a medical home for preventive health care, provides age appropriate screenings, self-management education, and chronic conditions social service support.
• Assist 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.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.

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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