SIH-COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER

Peoplefluent; Ionia (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Michigan Health - Sparrow in Ionia, MI seeks a Community Health Worker to bridge patients with healthcare and social services from the Emergency Department. You will educate, assess risks, coordinate care, and support access to resources while empowering communities to adopt healthier behaviors.

Responsibilities include care coordination, data collection, and navigation of systems to reduce readmissions and improve outcomes; strong community engagement and cultural competence are

Qualifications

• Knowledge of community resources and public services.
• Experience in data collection and reporting.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic computer skills.
• Cultural competency and sensitivity.
• Preferred training in motivational interviewing.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals in managing chronic conditions and accessing healthcare services.
• Arranges chronic disease education and referrals as needed for patients and families.
• Identifies issues affecting medical outcomes based on assessments.
• Problem solves with patients and families to follow recommendations.
• Conduct outreach to educate, assess, and provide resources.
• Provide care coordination and navigate to services to improve outcomes.
• Support patients in navigating the healthcare system and financial applications.

Skills

Community resources

Data collection

Organizational skills

Independent work

Basic computer skills

Cultural competency

Motivational interviewing training (pr

Education

AS Degree in social work/health

BA/BS in social work or related field

BSW preferred

Job description

Job ID: 56194

Positions Location: Ionia, MIJob DescriptionGeneral Purpose of Job:Community Health

Description:

Positions Location: Ionia, MI

Job Description

General Purpose of Job:

Community Health Worker (CHW) is a pivotal link between healthcare providers, social services, and the community working out of the Emergency Department. CHWs are instrumental in ensuring that vital health resources and services are accessible to those who need them most. The role is designed for individuals who are deeply committed to promoting wellness and improving health outcomes.

Essential Duties:

This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Team members may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.

• Assist individuals in managing chronic conditions and accessing healthcare services.
• Arranges chronic disease education and referrals as needed for patients and families.
• Identifies issues, which may impact medical outcomes based on comprehensive assessments that may include the patient’s medical condition, support systems, finances, living situation, housing, behavior cognition, function/abilities, and the patient’s choice and/or preference.
• Problem solves with patients and their family members to maximize their ability to follow preventative, remedial and/or rehabilitative recommendations.
• Conduct outreach to patients and community members, to provide education, assessment, social support, and resources.
• Implement individual and community assessments to determine health related needs and/or identify risks
• Facilitate patient access to appropriate medical and specialty providers well as other care coordination team support specialists
• Provides care coordination, case management, and system navigation to improve patient outcomes, reduce readmissions and cost and enhance the patient/family experience and assure access to care.
• Provide culturally appropriate health education and information.
• Support patients and community members in navigating the healthcare system.
• Support patients and community members in circumnavigating the required applications for financial support or insurance coverage.
• Advocate for individual and community health needs.
• Collect data and relay information to healthcare providers to inform care across the continuum.
• Facilitate access to social services and other community resources.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers and community organizations with health screenings/clinics etc.
• Build trusting relationships with community members.
• Empower individuals to adopt healthy behaviors and lifestyle changes.

Job Requirements

General Requirements

• Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association within 45 days of hire and maintain
• Community Health Worker certification is preferred

Work Experience

• See education for required experience.
• Experience working with underserved populations with medical and social needs in a social service and/or community-based setting is preferred

Education

• Associate’s Degree in social work, health/human services, community/public health or related field and 3 yrs related experience (social work, health education, community outreach, community health or human services)OR
• Bachelor’s Degree in social work, health/human services, community/public health or related field and 1 yr related experience (social work, health education, community outreach, community health or human services)
• Bachelor’s in Social Work/BSW prepared is preferred

Specialized Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge and use of community resources; social, health and public agencies and services.
• Experience in data collection and reporting
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Basic computer skills
• Cultural competency and sensitivity
• Preferred training in motivational interviewing

University of Michigan Health - Sparrow is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

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Job Family

Administrative/Clerical

Requirements:

Shift Days Degree Type / Education Level Associate Status Full-time Facility Sparrow Ionia Hospital Experience Level Under 4 Years