Community Health Worker - Full Time

Mercy Health Corporation; Freeport (IL); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 34.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

FSA/HSA Options

Paid time off

Descripción de la vacante

Mercy Health Corporation is seeking a Community Health Worker to deliver culturally appropriate health education and outreach in home and community settings, coordinating with medical teams to tailor care plans.

You will assess patient needs, help with goal setting, and connect patients with resources. The role emphasizes advocacy, communication, and support for individuals living with chronic conditions. Mercy Health Corporation supports ongoing training and a collaborative work environment.

Formación

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for diverse populations.
• Knowledge of Social Determinants of Health barriers.
• Active listening to build trust.
• Creative thinking to address patient needs.

Responsabilidades

• Assess wellbeing, living environment, and safety.
• Collaborate with patients, resources, and healthcare team.
• Provide individualized education on symptoms, treatment options, and self-management.
• Assist patients with goal-setting and action plans.
• Document all patient interactions.
• Advocate to navigate healthcare systems and access resources.
• Accompany patients to appointments and facilitate communication.
• Provide emotional and social support for chronic conditions.

Conocimientos

Interpersonal communication

Diversity engagement

Active listening

Creative thinking

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS

Descripción del empleo

Overview

The Community Health Worker provides culturally appropriate health education, information, and outreach in the community-based setting, in homes, clinics, shelters, etc. Collaborates with members of a patient's healthcare team to assess needs, develop, implement, and review care plans to meet needs and assist patients in receiving the optimal level of care at the most appropriate place of service. Maintains current knowledge of available community resources and community outreach program options for referral. Serves as a community and cultural liaison.

Job Duties

• Assessment of wellbeing, living environment and safety.
• Communication and collaboration with patients, community resources, and healthcare team(s).
• Individualized education to patients-including symptoms, treatment options, medication management and lifestyle modifications.
• Assist patients with individually set goals, develop action plans and provide on-going support to promote behavior change and self-efficacy.
• Documentation of all patient interactions.
• Serve as a patient advocate, helping them navigate the healthcare system, access resources and overcome barriers to healthcare.
• Accompany patients to medical appointments, assist with filling out forms and facilitate communication between the patient and healthcare provider.
• Provide emotional and social support to patients, helping them cope with the challenge of living with a chronic condition.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• BLS

Skills/Abilities

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a diverse population
• Knowledge of Social Determinants of Health barriers
• Active listening and strong communication to develop trusting relationships
• Creative thinking

PAY RANGE

$17.57 - $25.48

Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Disability Insurance
• FSA/HSA Options
• Generous, accruing paid time off
• Paid Parental and caregiver leave
• Career advancement and educational opportunities
• Tuition and certification reimbursement
• Certification Reimbursement
• Well-being Programs
• Employee Discounts
• On-Demand Pay
• Financial Education
• Annual recognition/awards events
• Partner appreciation days
• Family entertainment/attractions discount
• Community service/improvement opportunities

At Mercyhealth, we don't simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including:

• #1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50
• One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers
• A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women