Community Health Worker

Carolinas Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Life insurance

Job summary

Carolinas Medical Center is seeking a Community Health Navigator to provide direct health education, coordinate access to community resources, and liaise with care teams across settings. The role emphasizes working with diverse populations to address social drivers of health and improve patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include home visits or community events, coordinating with primary care teams, and ensuring confidential record-keeping.

Qualifications

• Completion of required certifications or continuing education in community health within the first year of employment.
• High School Diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct services to clients, such as health education and prevention programs.
• Collects and maintains client records, ensuring confidentiality.
• Acts as a liaison between clients and healthcare providers.
• Conduct follow-ups with clients to ensure their needs are being met.
• Conducts home visits and/or community events.
• Educates community members on self-management of health conditions and supports patients in developing healthier habits and proper use of the emergency room and providing information for alternatives.
• Assist community members in understanding care plans and instructions.
• Facilitates access to community resources, including housing, food, clothing, prenatal classes, parenting, and providers to teach life skills, and relevant mental health services.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Knowledge of community resources

Assess client needs

Diverse populations

Interpersonal skills

Driver's license

Time management

Adaptability

Health literacy

Epic EMR

Social care networks

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Department:

12130 Enterprise Corporate - Social Health Navigation & Support

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hou rs Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Full-time, Dayshift, 12:00pm - 8:30pm Monday - Friday, with no weekends or holidays. This role will be onsite.

No relocation and no sponsorship or transfer of visa for this position now or in the future.

Pay Range:

$21.85 - $32.80

Major Responsibilities:

• Provides direct services to clients, such as health education and prevention programs.


• Collects and maintains client records, ensuring confidentiality.


• Acts as a liaison between clients and healthcare providers.


• Conduct follow-ups with clients to ensure their needs are being met.


• Conducts effective home visits and/or community events.


• Educates community members on self-management of health conditions and supports patients in developing healthier habits and proper use of the emergency room and providing information for alternatives.


• Assist community members in understanding care plans and instructions.


• Facilitates access to community resources, including but not limited to locating housing, food, clothing, prenatal classes, parenting, and providers to teach life skills, and relevant mental health services.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

Completion of any required certifications or continuing education in community health within the first year of employment.

Education Required:

High School Diploma or GED required

Experience Required:

1 - 2 years

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• In-depth knowledge of community resources and health services.


• Ability to assess client needs and provide appropriate interventions.


• Experience working with diverse populations.


• Ability to engage medical providers, primary care teams, community-based organizations, referral navigators and social services agencies. Adaptability based on changing needs of the organization.


• Possesses knowledge of the community and population for related programs. Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community and work as a strong team member.


• Must have strong interpersonal skills and good communication and literacy skills (in person, telephonically and written) and demonstrate the ability to develop rapport as an active member of the care management team.


• Valid driver's license required, excellent driving record and have reliable transportation.


• Time will be spent tracking and contacting community members and community referral agencies, meeting face-to-face with clients in their home environment, hospital, clinic, school, etc. Frequent changes are expected daily; therefore, flexibility and adaptability are essential. Evening and weekend work may periodically be required.


• Self-directed with excellent time management and detail orientation.


• Adaptability based on changing needs of the organization.


• Knowledgeable of social drivers of health, community health, and health literacy principles.


• Ability to navigate Epic or another Electronic Medical Record (EMR).


• Ability to navigate social care networks and platforms.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• This position requires travel, therefore, will be exposed to weather and road conditions.


• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.


• Work in a variety of environments; an office environment, a community member's home environment and/or hospital/school/community agency or settings.


• Exposure to a medical setting and household conditions as well as communicable diseases could occur.


• There is occasional lifting of 10 - 20 pounds necessary to complete a task.

Preferred Job Requirements:

Education: Bachelor's degree preferred

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training


• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job


• Incentive pay for select positions


• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs


• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability


• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses


• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave


• Defined contribution retirement plans with employ