Community Health Worker - CUC

CommUnityCare; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

CommUnityCare is seeking a Community Health Worker to educate communities and connect patients with care in a culturally sensitive manner.

The role involves coordinating with care teams, mediating between patients and healthcare systems, and supporting patients in navigating appointments and referrals. Applicants should have a high school diploma, CHW certification or 160-hour training, and a Texas driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of experience in community health or related health-care role.
• Certified Community Health Worker (CHW) or 160-hour training program approved by DSHS within 6 months of hire.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License with access to a personal vehicle.
• Proof of auto liability insurance (30/60/25 minimum).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with care team to provide patient-centered care.
• Provide cultural mediation between community members and CommUnityCare.
• Empower patients and families to participate in their care management.
• Help patients set goals and attend appointments.
• Coach patients in managing health conditions and self-care.
• Identify patient needs for referrals to social services and resources.
• Serve as liaison between patient and healthcare systems.
• Interface with providers and clinic team to ensure adherence to treatment plans.
• Follow up with patients via calls, home visits, or other settings as per guidelines.
• Promote education and awareness of safety net programs with community partners.
• Maintain privacy and confidentiality of medical records and visits.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Relationship building

Verbal and written communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Public speaking

Adaptability in diverse settings

Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred

Working with diverse groups

Familiarity with EHR and MS Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CHW certification or 160-hour training (DSHS)

Tools

EHR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

The Community Health Worker is responsible for providing culturally appropriate health education and information in order to assist members of the community in receiving the care they need.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties:

• Collaborate with all members of the care team in providing patient-centered care.
• Provide cultural mediation between community members and CommUnityCare.
• Empower patients and/or their families to be an engaged and active participant in their care management.
• Help patients and families set personal goals and attend appointments
• Coach patients in effective management of their health conditions and self-care.
• Participates in the identification of patient needs for internal and external referrals, including social service agencies, to resources to ensure that the patient receives needed services.
• Serve as liaison between the patient and healthcare systems, assisting as needed.
• Interface with providers and clinic team to ensure that the patient follows with the provider’s treatment plan.
• May meet patients at medical or social service appointments as a patient advocate and to bridge the gap between systems.
• Follow-up with patients via phone calls, home visits and visits to other settings where patients can be found as per Program guidelines.
• Maintains ongoing communication with community partners and attends various community events to promote education and awareness of safety net programs as assigned by Supervisor.
• Advocate for individual and community health needs and perform outreach activities within the community as assigned by Supervisor.
• Maintain privacy and confidentiality of patient’s medical records and visits.
• Ensure all tasks provided and associated with patient care, patient administrative processes and related duties comply with all regulatory and accreditation standards including The Joint Commission and CommUnityCare Standard Operating Procedures and CommUnityCare Policies and Procedures.
• Develop and maintain favorable internal relationships, partnerships with co-workers, including clinical managers, clinical support staff, providers and business office staff.
• Interact respectfully and collaboratively with patients and their families, striving to develop favorable relationships with families.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• High level of skill at building relationships and providing excellent customer service.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of problem solving skill to better serve patients and staff.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent skills in public speaking.
• Ability to communicate in various settings, including but not limited to group presentations and small-scale meetings.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people.
• Demonstrated familiarity with tools, technology, and systems typically found within most health care environments, (i.e. EHR, personal computer skills, including Microsoft Office)

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION: Graduated from a high school or equivalentMINIMUM EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of experience working within a community health setting in a health care role or a community based human service agency as a Community Health Worker (CHW), health educator, community outreach worker, or community organizer. REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE:

• Certified Community Health Worker (CHW) or completion of an approved 160‐hour competency based Community Health Worker training program certified by DSHS within the first six (6) months of hire.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License with no outstanding driving violations; access to personal vehicle.
• Proof of 30/60/25 minimal automobile liability insurance coverage ($30,000 for each injured person, up to $60,000 per accident $25,000for property damage per accident) required.