Rural Grant - Community Health Worker

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Plymouth (IN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement for all full and

Benefits day one (Medical, Dental, etc

Retirement savings account with match

Generous PTO + 7 holidays

NO mandatory overtime

Employee referral incentive

State of the art equipment and CEUs

Job summary

Trinity Health is seeking a Community Health Worker to serve as a frontline liaison, improving access to health services and promoting culturally competent care in the community.

Responsibilities include education, enrollment assistance for programs, and collaboration with providers and agencies to support vulnerable populations.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Delivers basic education on chronic health conditions to promote self-management.
• Enrolls clients in federal, state, and local programs to improve access to care.
• Educates service providers on healthcare customs and collaborates with community agencies.
• Maintains contact with agencies serving vulnerable populations and participates in meetings.
• Advocates for individuals and communities as liaison to agencies and providers.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish)

Community involvement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Saint Joseph Health System is proud to offer Daily Pay. Work Today, Get Paid Today!

Why Saint Joseph Health System? At Saint Joseph Health System, our values give us strength. That character guides every decision we make - even when those decisions are complicated, costly or hard. We honor our mission to care for every man, woman and child who needs us by investing in technology, people and capabilities that allow us to set the standard for quality care.

What we offer:

• Tuition reimbursement for all full and part-time colleagues effective first day of employment 100% paid tuition for ASN to BSN program (paid directly to learning partner)
• Benefits day one (Including: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life, STD/LTD, etc.)
• Retirement savings account with employer match
• Generous paid time off program + 7 paid holidays
• NO mandatory overtime
• Employee referral incentive program
• State of the art equipment, unlimited CEU’s and supportive team approach

Position Summary

A Community Health Worker (CHW) is a frontline public health worker who is a trusted member of and/or has an unusually close understanding of the community served. This trusting relationship enables the CHW to serve as a liaison/link/intermediary between health/social services and the community to facilitate access to services and improve the quality and cultural competence of service delivery. A CHW also builds individual and community capacity by increasing health knowledge and self-sufficiency through a range of activities such as outreach, community education, informal counseling, social support and advocacy.

What you will do

• Provides basic education regarding chronic health conditions in a way that promotes understanding and self-management by the client.
• Facilitates or conducts enrollment in available federal, state and local programs to increase access to health care and support services. Examples include: health coverage via the marketplace, Medicaid, Medicare, social security benefits, food, and housing services.
• Provides in-service education to service providers relative to healthcare customs/beliefs of the target population and works cooperatively with other community agencies to promote culturally appropriate services.
• Maintains frequent contact with community agencies serving vulnerable populations and participates in community meetings.
• Individual & Community Advocacy - Serves as a community liaison between target populations and agencies and providers

What you will need

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• One to three years of community involvement experience.
• Meets additional state/local requirements
• Bilingual (Spanish) Preferred

Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.