Community Liaison

Huron Regional Medical Center; Huron (SD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Sick leave

Paid time off

Job summary

Huron Regional Medical Center in Huron, SD is seeking a Community Health Worker to bridge the gap between families and the health and social services system.

You will provide one-on-one support, connect clients with resources, assist with navigating care, and educate the community while maintaining cultural competency. Eligible candidates have certification or willingness to obtain CHW credentials, a valid driver's license, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Certification or willingness to obtain Community Healthcare Worker certification from an accredited college.
• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable personal transportation.
• Familiar with community resources, 211 program, and local healthcare services.
• Excellent written, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Bridge the gap between the community and health and social service systems by providing one-on-one support.
• Enhance communication between community members, healthcare resources, organizations, and businesses through informal education.
• Assist in navigating the healthcare system and reviewing benefit eligibility for clients.
• Maintain cultural competency and integrity within the community.

Skills

Community Healthcare Worker

Driver's license

Community resources familiarity

Communication skills

Education

CHW certification / eligibility

Job description

Description

JOIN OUR TEAM!

Reports To: Director of Social Services

Status: 80 hours per two week pay period

Shift: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly Hours: 40 hours

Pay/Benefits: HRMC offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

HRMC is looking for applicants to help bridge the gap between the community and health and social service system by providing one on one support to individuals and families. Enhance communication between community members, healthcare resources, organizations, and businesses through informal education, prescription assistance and assist in navigating through the health care system. This position will maintain and practice cultural competency and integrity within the community.

• Respectful - We value the unique talents, ideas, contributions, and circumstances of each individual.
• Engaged - We value being active, positive participants at work and in our communities.
• Available - We value providing local access to care for our communities while being present for each other.
• Competent - We value knowledgeable, people-centered, innovative, and technology driven teams.
• Helpful - We value always helping others with kindness and compassion.

Requirements

• Certification or willing to obtain Community Healthcare Worker from an accredited college
• Must have a valid drivers license and reliable personal transportation
• Familiar with the community resources, 211 program, and local healthcare services
• Excellent written, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills

Working Conditions

• Work indoors will be in clean, well-lighted, climate-controlled environment with minimal hazards under normal conditions.
• Work will require travel to patient homes which could expose you to a variety of settings.
• Work requires finger/hand dexterity and eye/hand coordination along with accurate keyboarding skills.
• Position involves sitting, standing, keyboarding, filing, occasional light lifting, walking, stooping, squatting, and bending.
• Risk exposure to communicable disease.

Benefits

Huron Regional Medical Center offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, sick leave and paid time off. To review your benefit eligibility, visit HRMC Benefits.