Community Health Worker

Light Of Life Rescue Mission; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan with deferral matching

Job summary

Light Of Life Rescue Mission in Pittsburgh is seeking a Community Health Worker to assist clients in navigating healthcare and social services. This role requires effective communication and collaboration with diverse groups to promote healthier lifestyles.

Responsibilities include educating clients on health conditions, administering health services, and potentially overseeing Lab Technicians. An LPN or RN Certification and experience in human services are required, and the position offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of work experience in a clinical or human services setting.
• Knowledge of recovery, addiction, and mental health preferred.
• Ability to build relationships with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Help clients interact with healthcare/social service systems.
• Educate clients on their health conditions.
• Administer health services such as blood pressure monitoring.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Detail oriented

Calm demeanor

Education

LPN or RN Certification

Associate degree in psychology, social work, health administration or a related field

CPR certified

Job description

Light of Life Rescue Mission is a safe refuge for homeless and hurting people in the Pittsburgh area.

We are seeking a Community Health Worker to be a part of the Mission's collaborative and comprehensive approach to healthcare and wellness. This individual plays a vital role assisting those we serve navigate the healthcare and social services system. Light of Life is nearing completion of a Capital Campaign and relocation plan which will provide the successful applicant an opportunity to be a part of exciting growth at the Mission.

Responsibilities

1. Help guests and clients interact with external health care/social service systems.
2. Educate guests and clients regarding their health condition(s) while developing ways to improve their health and lifestyle.
3. Influence program participants to sustain healthier behaviors and lifestyle choices.
4. Collaborate with programs leadership regarding health protocols and client care.
5. Deliver health information and concepts that will be culturally acceptable.
6. Provide health care resources to individuals. Provide influence with informal counseling, support, and follow-up.
7. Administer health services, such as blood pressure monitoring or first aid.
8. Translating and interpreting health care/social service information made available by providers.
9. Act as a liaison between Light of Life and outside community partners on community health-related topics.
10. Help educate clients, guests, and Light of Life staff on medications and how to manage them properly.
11. Oversee the Lab Technician and support the role as needed.

Due to the interface with the clients, all jobs at Light of Life require employees to:

• Walk alongside clients as a disciple of Christ and share the Gospel with them through actions and words.
• Establish mutual trust and create a safe, authentic environment.
• Serve clients and co-workers in a Christlike manner and practice a growth-oriented lifestyle.
• Help the clients make choices that are justifiably in their eternal best interest.
• Practice stewardship of all resources.
• Model our organizational core values of Honoring God, Loving Well, Embracing Growth, Valuing Diversity, and Pursuing Excellence.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Must have own, reliable transportation as travel between Light of Life buildings will be required.
• Detail oriented; finds satisfaction in accuracy and process.
• Strong interpersonal skills; adept at building relationships with diverse groups.
• Calm, pleasant demeanor; able to create a safe and comfortable environment for those needing assistance.

Education/Experience

• LPN or RN Certification
• Associate degree in psychology, social work, health administration or a related field.
• CPR certified.
• 2-4 years work experience in a clinical or human services setting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, collaborative, able to work effectively with diverse groups of people.
• Knowledge of recovery, addiction, mental health preferred.
• HMIS experience preferred.

Benefits

Light of Life Ministries Inc offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Medical, Dental, Vision and other valuable benefits, which begin the first of the month following employment. Light of Life also offers a retirement plan with deferral matching after 6 months of employment.

Light of Life is committed to maintaining a drug-free community. Due to the nature of our ministry serving some who struggle with issues of addiction or drug abuse, our staff may not use or consume controlled substances like marijuana, even when prescribed by a physician.