Remote Community Health Worker | Access and Care Navigator

Munson Healthcare; Oregon; Híbrido; USD 36.000 - 48.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Munson Healthcare is seeking a Community Health Worker to act as a trusted frontline public health advocate, partnering with patients, families, care teams, and community resources to improve access to care and address social determinants of health.

The role supports navigation, outreach, education, and care plan reinforcement while avoiding clinical assessment or treatment; candidates should be prepared for a remote arrangement with local Michigan communities.

Formación

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Experience in health care, public health, community-based services, human services, care coordination, behavioral health, or social services is preferred with knowledge of local resources.
• Completion of, or willingness to complete, a Michigan-recognized CHW training program.
• MiCHWA CHW certification or eligibility is highly preferred.

Responsabilidades

• The Community Health Worker serves as a trusted frontline public health worker who partners with patients, families, primary care teams, and community organizations to improve access to care, address social drivers of health, support chronic disease self-management, and connect patients with medical, behavioral health, and community-based resources.
• The CHW supports patients through health system navigation, resource coordination, outreach, education, care plan reinforcement, and culturally responsive coaching. The CHW does not provide clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, clinical case management, or services requiring professional licensure.

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Descripción del empleo

Munson Healthcare is seeking a Community Health Worker to act as a trusted frontline public health advocate, partnering with patients, families, care teams, and community resources to improve access to care and address social determinants of health.

The role supports navigation, outreach, education, and care plan reinforcement while avoiding clinical assessment or treatment; candidates should be prepared for a remote arrangement with local Michigan communities.