Community Health Worker — Tuition Reimbursement & Outreach

IN_SJHS Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, Inc.; South Bend (IN); Sur place; USD 38 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Tuition reimbursement

Benefits from day one

Employer match retirement

Generous PTO

7 holidays

No mandatory overtime

Referral program

CEUs

Résumé du poste

Saint Joseph Health System, part of Trinity Health, is seeking a Community Health Worker to serve in the Family Medicine Office. The role focuses on bridging health services and the community, promoting access to care, and supporting individuals with education, enrollment, and advocacy.

The CHW will educate clients about chronic conditions, assist enrollment in programs (Medicaid, marketplace, food and housing benefits), and work with local agencies to provide culturally competent services, with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–3 years of community involvement experience.
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.
• Meets additional state/local requirements.

Responsabilités

• Provides basic education regarding chronic health conditions to promote understanding and self-management.
• Facilitates enrollment in federal, state and local programs to increase access to health care and support services.
• Provides in-service education to service providers regarding healthcare customs/beliefs of the target population.
• Maintains frequent contact with community agencies serving vulnerable populations and participates in community meetings.
• Acts as an advocate linking target populations with agencies and providers.

Connaissances

Community outreach

Education delivery

Advocacy

Bilingual Spanish

Formation

High school diploma

Description du poste

Saint Joseph Health System, part of Trinity Health, is seeking a Community Health Worker to serve in the Family Medicine Office. The role focuses on bridging health services and the community, promoting access to care, and supporting individuals with education, enrollment, and advocacy.

The CHW will educate clients about chronic conditions, assist enrollment in programs (Medicaid, marketplace, food and housing benefits), and work with local agencies to provide culturally competent services, with