Community Health Worker - Community Health

Pennstatehershey Diversity; Hershey (PA); Sur place; USD 36 000 - 54 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Tuition Reimbursement

Be Well Program

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Résumé du poste

Penn State Health in Hershey, PA is seeking a Community Health Worker to engage, support, educate and advocate for community members, linking them to social determinants of health resources.

This full-time, day-shift, grant-funded role emphasizes outreach, informal counseling, and helping individuals access services to improve health outcomes.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, at least one year of outreach experience, and a PA driver's license; bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum one year experience of community outreach.
• Valid PA driver's license.

Responsabilités

• Engage, educate and advocate community members on health and wellness.
• Connect individuals with social services and resources.
• Provide outreach and informal counseling to improve health knowledge.
• Serve as liaison between health services and the community.

Connaissances

Community outreach

Bilingual English/Spanish

Formation

High School diploma or equivalent

Description du poste

Invest in Your Future and Theirs: Beginning January 1, 2027, eligible full-time Penn State Health employees receive a 50% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents, including a spouse and children. The discount applies at Penn State University Park, Commonwealth Campuses, World Campus, and Penn College of Technology.

Penn State Health - Penn State Health Corporation

Location: US:PA: Hershey

Work Type: Full Time

FTE: 1.00

Shift: Day

Hours: M-F 8:00a - 4:30p, some weekends or occasional evenings

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Community Health Worker is a frontline public health worker who performs a wide variety of duties at the paraprofessional level to engage, support, advocate and educate community members in overall health and wellness and connecting individuals with resources relating to Social Determinants of Health. The CHW serves as a liaison or link between health and social services and the community to facilitate access and improve health outcomes b increasing health knowledge and self-sufficiency through a range of activities such as outreach, community education, informal counseling, social support and advocacy. Position is grant funded.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S)

• High School diploma or equivalent

• Minimum one (1) year experience of community outreach

• Valid PA driver's license

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S)

• Community Health Worker Certification acquired within one (1) year of hire (cost covered by company)

• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).

• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.

• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.

• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.

• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH CORPORATION?

There are many ways to make an impact with one of the leading research, teaching, and clinical healthcare systems in the country. Through a combination of operational, corporate, clinical, and nonclinical roles, we are advancing excellence and innovation in health care together as one team. As Penn State Health continues to evolve for the future, we are committed to hiring dedicated employees who are passionate about delivering the best possible support across our entire integrated health system.

Within Penn State Health's Shared Services Entity, we encourage our employees at every turn to continue their education and advancement. Numerous opportunities are available for professional development and career growth.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE'LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence - that's Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That's all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health's policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.

Union: Non Bargained

Position Community Health Worker - Community Health

Location US:PA: Hershey | Human Services | Full Time