Community Health Worker - Superior

Essentia Health; Superior (WI); On-site; USD 26,284 - 39,426; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Flexible scheduling

Tuition reimbursement

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Superior, WI, seeks a Community Health Worker to improve patient wellbeing by building relationships and assisting in accessing services. Candidates should have experience in customer or social services and ability to obtain a Community Health Worker certificate. Competitive hourly compensation is offered with benefits for overall health and growth.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in customer service, social service, healthcare, or behavioral health.
• Ability to achieve Community Health Worker certificate within 18 months.

Responsibilities

• Outreach and enroll eligible patients.
• Build trusting relationships with patients.
• Provide tailored support in accessing healthcare and community resources.
• Advocate for patients' needs.
• Communicate cultural concerns to healthcare team.

Skills

Customer service experience

Social service knowledge

Strong communication skills

Education

Community Health Worker certificate

Job description

Job Description:

CHWs are natural helpers and individuals who have a close understanding of the communities they serve. They are specifically hired and trained to address behavioral and social determinants of health through patient-centered goal setting. CHWs reach beyond clinic walls to help patients meet their goals. They creatively leverage patient, family, and community resources to address root causes of patient’s health concerns. CHWs work to increase access to medical, behavioral health, and community services. The goal of this team is to improve the patient’s overall wellbeing through developing trusted relationships with the patient and their family.

Education Qualifications:

Key Responsibilities:

• Outreach and enroll eligible patients
• Build trusting relationships with patients and work together to create personalized goals to improve wellbeing
• Provide tailored support in accessing health care, community connection, and social support
• Provide referrals for social service resources in the community
• Advocate for needs of patients and offer social support
• Communicate with healthcare team about cultural concerns and barriers faced by the patients in the community

Required Qualifications:

• At least 1 year of experience in customer service, social service, healthcare behavioral health or related field

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of local community resources
• A desire to make a healthy difference in people’s lives

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

Certification/Licensure Requirements:

• Community Health Worker certificate or ability to achieve within 18 months of employment or date of hire

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health*: Health Coverage:Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, plus supplemental health benefit options to ensure employees' well-being.Retirement Savings Plans: 401(k) with employer contributions to support long-term financial security.Professional Development:Opportunities for career growth through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.Work-Life Balance:Flexible scheduling, time off, holidays, and personal leave to help employees manage their professional and personal lives.Employee Wellness Programs:Initiatives focused on physical, mental, and emotional health, including fitness memberships, counseling services, and wellness activities.*Eligibility for Essentia Health’s benefit programs vary. Please refer to the benefit summary provided to you, or contact our HR Service Center at [phone] for more information.

Job Location: Superior Clinic

Shift Rotation: Day Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start/End: 8:00 am / 4:30 pm

Compensation Range: $19.08 - $28.62 / hour

FTE: 1