Community Health Worker-Chronic Disease Management (Full Time)

Chippewacountymi; Michigan; On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Community Health Worker-Chronic Disease Management (Full Time) role supports clients in managing pre-diabetes and diabetes through home visiting and connecting them to community resources within the Health Department of Chippewacountymi in Michigan.

The CHW uses culturally informed outreach and social media to educate the community, and collaborates with first responders and healthcare providers to identify clients needing assistance.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to obtain Community Health Worker certification.
• Michigan driver license and reliable transportation advised.

Responsibilities

• Uses IT to collect, store, and retrieve client health information.
• Attends meetings and participates in program planning.
• Communicates with linguistic and cultural proficiency in person and electronically.
• Identifies community needs and connects clients to resources.
• Uses social media to educate about programs (TikTok, Facebook, Instagram).
• Presents information to the community at events.

Skills

Home visiting

Cultural competency

Communication

Public health

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CHW certification eligible

Job description

Community Health Worker-Chronic Disease Management (Full Time)

• Department: Health Department

The Community Health Worker (CHW) works under the Rural Health Transformation Grant and various agency programs to secure needed services for clients to obtain better health outcomes. The CHW is credible to their clients, because they are culturally and geographically connected to the community where they work. Through home visiting, the CHW links clients to community resources, and assists them in managing their pre-diabetes or diabetes diagnosis, and other chronic illness. CHW must be skilled in utilizing social media to educate the community and promote services available.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Uses information technology to collect, store, and retrieve client health information.
• Attends staff meetings and conferences/workshops as appropriate. Participates in program planning. Incorporates policies and procedures into program plans and structures.
• Communicates in writing and orally, in person and through electronic means with linguistic and cultural proficiency. Applies communication and group dynamic strategies in interactions with individuals and groups.
• Recognizes the role of cultural, social, and behavioral factors in the accessibility, availability, acceptability and delivery of public health services. Responds to diverse needs that are the result of cultural difference
• Works closely with first responders and local healthcare providers to identify community members who would benefit from assistance in managing their chronic health condition.
• Utilizes social media platforms, (including TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram) to educate and to promote participation in programs.
• Presents information to the community at events.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

• Successfully completes required training and curricula. Uses appropriate protocols for care coordination activities at all times.
• Advocates for clients and acts as a liaison between clients and other service providers.
• Helps clients and families through individual or group conferences to understand, accept, and follow medical recommendations. Review care plans developed by clinical professionals and perform appropriate follow-up activities as directed.*

(*This is not a complete list of job duties. For a complete list, please request job description.)

Employment Qualifications

Education: Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent is required. Ability to obtain Community Health Worker certification

Ability to obtain Community Health Worker Pre-Diabetes and Diabetes Microcredential

(Both CHW and Microcredential will be paid, on the job training.) Experience: Experience in a medical facility preferred.

Other Requirements: Possession of a Michigan driver's license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel as required. Excellent customer service skills.

The qualifications listed above are intended to represent the minimum skills and experience levels associated with performing the duties and responsibilities contained in this job description. The qualifications should not be viewed as expressing absolute employment or promotional standards, but as general guidelines that should be considered along with other job-related selection or promotional criteria.

Physical Requirements

Engage in the following movements: Balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, writing, and repetitive motions. Walks over uneven terrain and climbs stairs to gain access to worksite locations.

Ability to enter and retrieve information from the computer.

Exert up to 50 lbs of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Lifts and carries boxes, display cases, audiovisual equipment, and other materials weighing up to 50 lbs. Places materials in, and retrieve from, a vehicle.

Hearing ability sufficient enough to communicate with others effectively in person and over the phone.

Bending and stooping to access office files and place and retrieve items from storage units.

Ability to perform physical requirements which may vary with the assignment

Working Conditions

Works in office conditions and at worksites throughout the County. Travels throughout the County in all types of weather conditions.