Community Health Worker

Avera-Healt; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 27,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO from day 1

Retirement plan with employer match

Career development and mentorship

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Avera seeks a Community Health Worker to serve as a liaison between health and social services and the community at the Avera Research Institute in Pierre, SD. You will navigate the health system, coordinate resources, and provide health promotion and education to diverse populations.

Responsibilities include culturally competent care, translation support for non-English speakers, and education on social determinants of health to empower patients and families.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Community Health Worker Certification must be completed within applicable state guidelines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with diverse populations.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and coordinate with health/social services.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison between health/social services and the community to improve service delivery and cultural competence.
• Provide health system navigation and resource coordination (appointments, transportation, referrals).
• Deliver health promotion and coaching to improve health outcomes and behaviors.
• Provide culturally appropriate health education and translation support for non-English speakers.
• Educate on social determinants of health and ensure family understanding of health information.

Skills

Health system navigation

Community outreach

Cultural competence

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Public health education

Education

High school diploma or GED

CHW Certification

Job description

Location:Avera Research Institute-PierreWorker Type:RegularWork Shift:Day Shift (United States of America)Pay Range:The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.$19.75 - $30.00Position HighlightsYou Belong at AveraBe part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.A Brief OverviewAccountable for serving as a liaison between health/social services and the community; understanding, developing and maintaining relationships with the community they serve to improve the quality and cultural competence of service delivery.What you will doHealth system navigation and resource coordination, such as helping a patient find a provider, make an appointment for a service, arranging transportation to a medical appointment, attending an appointment with the patient for a medical service or helping a patient find other relevant community resources such as a support group.Health promotion and coaching providing information or education to patients that makes positive contributions to their health status, such as cessation of tobacco use, reduction in the misuse of alcohol or drugs, improvement in nutrition and physical fitness, family well-being, control of stress and pregnancy and infant care including prevention of fetal alcohol syndrome.Health education to teach or promote (content of the education must be consistent with established or recognized healthcare standards) methods and measures that have been proven effective in avoiding illness and/or lessening its effects.Provide culturally appropriate health information and education to patients, such as assist with providing language translation services for patients who do not speak English.Provide culturally relevant health education regarding social determinants of health that may impact the patient (such as cultural foods, traditions, etc.), and ensure family members also understand health information and education provided to the patient.Essential QualificationsThe individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:High School or GED EquivalentCommunity Health Worker - Certification Board Certification must be completed within the applicable state guidelines.Drivers License - Licensing BoardPreferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:Experience with navigating local medical and social support systems.Expectations and StandardsCommitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.Maintain confidentiality.Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.Benefits You Need & Then SomeAvera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirementCareer development guided by hands-on training and mentorshipAvera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to [e-mail].