Community Health Worker I - FT, Days

Southeast Hospital; Poplar Bluff (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy Hospital Southeast in Poplar Bluff, MO is seeking a Community Health Worker to serve as a liaison between health and social services and the community. The role emphasizes collaboration, documentation in EMR, and compassionate engagement with underserved residents.

Full-time position requiring high school diploma and 1 year CHW experience; Mercy provides comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong relationship and collaboration skills.
• Ability to document in an EMR and use Microsoft applications.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between health/social services and the community to facilitate access to services.
• Build trusted relationships to improve service delivery and cultural competence.
• Document in EMR and coordinate with Mercy teams.

Skills

Relationship skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Compassion

EMR documentation

Reliable transportation

Language skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

EMR system

Job description

Job Description

A community health worker is a front-line public health worker who is a trusted member of and/or has an unusually close understanding of the community served. This trusting relationship enables the worker to serve as a liaison/link between health/social services and the community to facilitate access to services and improve the quality and cultural competence of service delivery. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Position Details

Location: Mercy Hospital Southeast, 2002 Kanell Blvd, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901

Hours/Schedule: Full-Time (40-hrs per week)

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Minimum Required Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent

Licensure

None

Experience

1-year CHW experience or equivalent

Certification/Registration

Mercy provided Community Health Worker training certificate within 6-12 months

Other Skills And Knowledge

• Strong relationship and collaboration skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• Compassion for poor and underserved members of the community
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Applications and be able to document in an EMR
• Must have access to reliable transportation
• Additional language skills as applicable to community

Why Mercy

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.

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