Community Health Worker Full-time

Marion County Industrial Foundation; Lebanon (KY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discount

Flexible schedule

Professional development assistance

Referral program

Retirement plan

Job summary

One Cross Health in Lebanon, KY is seeking a Community Health Worker (Full-Time) to conduct community outreach and provide health education in-person. You will help residents navigate the healthcare system, including Medicare, and promote wellness in the local community.

The role emphasizes working with individuals facing addiction and other health challenges, collecting data, and collaborating with healthcare providers on health promotion programs.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Medicare.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of medical terminology.
• Experience in addiction counseling or related fields (preferred).
• Ability to work independently and stay organized.
• Compassionate, empathetic, and nonjudgmental approach.

Responsibilities

• Conduct community outreach and provide health education.
• Help individuals navigate the healthcare system, including Medicare.
• Support people dealing with addiction and other health challenges.
• Collect data and maintain client records.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers on health promotion programs.
• Speak publicly to educate the community about health and wellness.
• Use motivational interviewing to encourage healthy behavior changes.

Skills

Medicare knowledge

Communication

Medical terminology

Addiction counseling experience

Independence

Empathy

Job description

One Cross Health
Lebanon, KY
Position
Community Health Worker (Full-Time)
Pay: Up to $20.00/hour
Location: In person, Lebanon, KY

Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct community outreach and provide health education.
• Help individuals navigate the healthcare system, including Medicare.
• Support people dealing with addiction and other health challenges.
• Collect data and maintain client records.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers on health promotion programs.
• Speak publicly to educate the community about health and wellness.
• Use motivational interviewing to encourage healthy behavior changes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Medicare.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of medical terminology.
• Experience in addiction counseling or related fields (preferred).
• Ability to work independently and stay organized.
• Compassionate, empathetic, and nonjudgmental approach.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan