Community Health Worker-First Steps

Chas-Health; Spokane Valley (WA); On-site; USD 73,517,000 - 107,453,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Milestone bonus

Excellent health coverage

401(k) with employer match

PTO (6+ weeks)

Job summary

CHAS Health is seeking a dedicated team member to improve maternal and infant health access within the communities we serve. You will conduct intakes, assess needs, and connect patients with appropriate resources under the First Steps guidelines.

Responsibilities include coaching families, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, performing home visits when needed, and supporting outreach activities to promote healthy birth outcomes. A valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Compassion for patients.
• Computer skills required.
• Valid driver’s license and insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Conducts intakes and assessments of client needs under First Steps guidelines.
• Advocates and refers patients to appropriate community resources.
• Counsels and aids patients and families to understand healthcare options.
• Assist in non-clinical problems affecting patient care under supervision.
• Works with CHAS Health teams and outside entities to improve birth outcomes.
• Performs at-home visits for patients as needed.

Skills

Communication

Compassion

Computer skills

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in a social service-related field

Job description

Working Here | Experience Serving Your CommunityIf you are looking to foster a fulfilling career path while serving your community, you are in the right place. All careers at CHAS Health allow you to make an impact on patient’s lives and our greater community. No matter what clinic or location you join, you become a part of the bigger picture – providing trustworthy, patient-centered, and attentive care to anyone who walks through our doors. We continue to expand operations and are regularly looking for talented and dedicated individuals to help us continue to make a difference in patient lives. Challenging the status quo starts with you – get started today.Everyone WelcomeFrom the beginning, we strongly believe that all people have the right to high-quality health care. Our goal is to remove barriers to care and provide high-quality, evidence-based care in a place that is convenient – in your neighborhood. We believe everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their situation.Compensation Range:$25.67 - $37.70Competitive Compensation & Exceptional Benefits at CHAS HealthJoin a workforce that values your expertise as much as your wellbeing! CHAS Health's comprehensive compensation package* includes:Annual milestone bonus for all eligible employees! $500 for every year worked, up to $5,000.Robust health coverage with employer-offered medical, dental, vision, long-term care, and life insurance.401(k) with up to 6% employer match for a retirement plan that invests in your future.Work/life balance —enjoy more than six (6) weeks of paid time off (PTO) annually for full-time employees, to recharge and refresh.Tuition assistance and student loan repayment —let CHAS Health pay for your education!Up to $7,500 for childcare annually through reimbursement, to help you balance work and family life.CME and license fee reimbursement —we've got you covered.* Offered benefits dependent upon employee eligibility and criteriaJob Description:Purpose of Job:Improve the overall health of the communities we serve by expanding access for maternity and young pediatric populations to quality health and wellness services as follows:Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Conducts intakes and assessments of client needs in accordance with First Steps Program guidelines, which includes the comprehensive and ongoing identification of health care, social, and education needs involving high-risk care.Documents progress and follow up in compliance with First Steps billing guidelines.Advocates and refers patients to appropriate community resources.Counsels and aids patients and their families to understand healthcare recommendations and options.Assesses and assists with non-clinical problems interfering with effective patient care under supervision.Works collaboratively with patients, CHAS Health multidisciplinary teams, and outside entities to ensure healthy birth outcomes and infant support.Teaches maternal and infant care related to individual and community welfare as required.Assists in special studies, research programs, and resource development.Participates in community outreach activities as directed.Provides and/or facilitates at-home visits for patients as needed.Performs other duties as assigned, including supporting the CHAS Health Mission and Core Values.Qualifications:Education/Experience: Minimum of two years of health and/or social services experience required. Bachelor’s degree in a social service-related field, such as social work, behavioral sciences, psychology, child development, or mental health required.Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills required. Compassion for patients required. Computer skills required. Ability to work under tight time constraints, handle high pressure and changing priorities required. Self-motivated with ability to work independently and as part of a team required. Valid driver’s license and insurance required. BLS (CPR/AED) required. Commitment to supporting a safe and respectful environment is required.Physical Demands:Must be able to move around the facility between one-third and two-thirds of the day, as well as sit at a workstation and in patient rooms. Using hands occurs over two-thirds of the day, while reaching with arms occurs less than one-third of the day. Communicating is also required over two-thirds of the day, while climbing, stooping, or crawling is minimal. Lifting up to 10 lbs. occurs about half the time, while up to and above 25 lbs. occurs only occasionally. Driving frequently is required for onsite visits.The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Our core values are our foundation, the guiding sense of direction for our organization:Social ResponsibilityPatient-CenteredEntrepreneurshipRespect for Human DignityCommitment to Continuous Quality ImprovementFunCHAS Health | Equal Employment OpportunityIn order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at CHAS Health will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. CHAS Health does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.