Community Health Worker

Talentify; Grant (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

Talentify is seeking a Community Health Worker in Grant, MI to educate and motivate patients, support adherence to care plans, and connect individuals with community resources. You will work to empower patients to engage in shared decision-making with providers and pursue healthier lifestyles.

The role emphasizes clear communication, collaboration with health teams, and a commitment to reducing health disparities, with a focus on Grant, Michigan community needs.

Qualifications

• Oral and written communication skills typically acquired through a program of study in public health or related field, or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

• Educate, motivate, and support patients in shared decision-making.
• Promote healthy behaviors that reduce risk and improve health outcomes.
• Support patients in pursuing behaviors and lifestyle changes to improve quality of life.
• Link clinical care with community-based social supports.

Skills

Oral & written communication

Education

Public health

Job description

The Community Health Worker is responsible for encouraging patient and provider shared decision-making, promoting healthy patient behaviors that reduce risk, improving medication adherence, furthering patient self-management skills and linking the clinical care provided by the Health Center with community based social supports. This position effectively educates, motivates, and supports patients in pursuing behaviors and lifestyle modifications that improve health status and quality of life.

Duties require a basic level of general knowledge. Oral and written communication skills at a level typically acquired through a program of study in public health, health education, social work, human services, health communication or similar field or relevant work experience.

Location(s): Grant, MI

Employment Type: Full Time

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt

Benefits: Competitive wage and excellent benefits package.

Family Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer.