Community Health Workers

GNO Inc.; Miller Township (IN); On-site; USD 32,180 - 73,730; Full time

Job summary

This innovative firm is seeking a passionate health advocate to promote wellness within the community. In this rewarding role, you will assist individuals in adopting healthy behaviors, serve as a liaison between residents and healthcare providers, and implement programs that enhance community health. Your responsibilities will include providing basic health services, conducting health screenings, and advocating for health needs with various agencies. If you're driven to make a difference and improve the health of your community, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a dedicated team focused on fostering healthier lifestyles and empowering individuals to take charge of their health.

Qualifications

• Strong advocacy and communication skills are essential for community health roles.
• Experience in health education and first aid is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on health needs and access to services.
• Conduct health screenings and provide basic health services.
• Develop health improvement plans for individuals and groups.

Skills

Advocacy

Communication Skills

Health Education

First Aid

Cultural Mediation

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree in Health Sciences

Job description

Promote health within a community by assisting individuals to adopt healthy behaviors. Serve as an advocate for the health needs of individuals by assisting community residents in effectively communicating with healthcare providers or social service agencies. Act as liaison or advocate and implement programs that promote, maintain, and improve individual and overall community health. May deliver health-related preventive services such as blood pressure, glaucoma, and hearing screenings. May collect data to help identify community health needs.

What is this job like?

• Advise clients or community groups to ensure parental understanding of the importance of childhood immunizations and how to access immunization services.
• Provide basic health services, such as first aid.
• Teach appropriate parenting behaviors to individuals or families.
• Report incidences of child or elder abuse, neglect, or threats of harm to authorities, as required.
• Teach classes or otherwise disseminate medical or dental health information to school groups, community groups, or targeted families or individuals, in a manner consistent with cultural norms.
• Distribute flyers, brochures, or other informational or educational documents to inform members of a targeted community.
• Interpret, translate, or provide cultural mediation related to health services or information for community members.
• Develop plans or formal contracts for individuals, families, or community groups to improve overall health.
• Advocate for individual or community health needs with government agencies or health service providers.
• Refer community members to needed health services.
• Conduct home visits for pregnant women, newborn infants, or other high-risk individuals to monitor their progress or assess their needs.
• Advise clients or community groups on issues related to self-care, such as diabetes management.
• Administer immunizations or other basic preventive treatments.
• Perform basic diagnostic procedures, such as blood pressure screening, breast cancer screening, or communicable disease screening.
• Transport or accompany clients to scheduled health appointments or referral sites.
• Identify the particular health care needs of individuals in a community or target area.
• Collect information from individuals to compile vital statistics about the general health of community members.
• Assist families to apply for social services, including Medicaid or Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).
• Monitor nutrition of children, elderly, or other high-risk groups.
• Maintain updated client records with plans, notes, appropriate forms, or related information.
• Attend community meetings or health fairs to understand community issues or build relationships with community members.
• Advise clients or community groups on issues related to improving general health, such as diet or exercise.

Local Wage Data

Showing wage data for: New Orleans

Entry: $32,180

Median: $46,190

High: $73,730

Hourly Wage: $15.47, $22.21, $35.45

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