Community Health Worker — Frontline Educator & Advocate

Saint Joseph Health System (Indiana); South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Benefits day one (Medical, Dental, PTO

Retirement savings with employer match

Generous paid time off (+ holidays)

NO mandatory overtime

Employee referral incentive

Job summary

Saint Joseph Health System (Indiana) is seeking a Community Health Worker (CHW) to serve as a trusted liaison between health services and the community to facilitate access and improve care quality and cultural competence.

The role includes educating clients about chronic conditions, enrolling individuals in programs to improve access to care, and collaborating with providers to promote culturally appropriate services.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1–3 years of community involvement experience.
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic education regarding health conditions to promote understanding and self-management.
• Assists enrollment in federal, state and local programs to access health care and support services.
• Offers in-service education to providers about cultural beliefs of the target population and works with community agencies.
• Maintains contact with community organizations serving vulnerable populations and participates in meetings.
• Acts as a liaison between target populations and health providers to advocate access to services.

Skills

Community engagement

Bilingual (Spanish)

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Saint Joseph Health System (Indiana) is seeking a Community Health Worker (CHW) to serve as a trusted liaison between health services and the community to facilitate access and improve care quality and cultural competence.

The role includes educating clients about chronic conditions, enrolling individuals in programs to improve access to care, and collaborating with providers to promote culturally appropriate services.