Community Health Worker - Community Health

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Programs

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Penn State Health is seeking a Community Health Worker to engage, support, advocate and educate community members on health and wellness, connecting individuals with resources related to Social Determinants of Health.

As a frontline public health worker, you will act as a liaison between health and social services to facilitate access and improve health outcomes through outreach, informal counseling, social support and advocacy. Position is grant funded.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Engage, support, educate community members on health and wellness.
• Connect individuals with resources relating to Social Determinants of Health.
• Serve as liaison between health and social services to facilitate access and improve health outcomes.

Skills

Community outreach

Driver's license

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Community Health Worker - Community Health

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.

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
Recruiter Contact:Savannah Paxton at [e-mail]

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 by 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)

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 Employerand 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.