Supervisor-Community Health and Access - Mercy Washington

Mercy; Washington (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy seeks a proven Supervisor for Community Health & Access to lead a team of Community Health Workers (CHWs) and directly support patients facing healthcare and social barriers. You will blend leadership, outreach, advocacy, and health navigation to improve access to care for underserved populations.

You will oversee daily CHW operations, support team development, and collaborate with healthcare providers, community organizations, and patients to improve health outcomes and address social

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Community Health, Public Health, or a related field.
• 3+ years of CHW experience or equivalent experience.
• Certification in at least one chronic disease program (e.g., DPP).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Strong leadership and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to lead independently while guiding a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a Community Health Worker team.
• Coordinate daily operations, assignments, and priorities.
• Develop and deliver training programs and continuing education content.
• Support onboarding and professional development of new team members.
• Review documentation for quality, accuracy, and compliance.
• Partner with leaders to achieve community health goals.
• Provide direct services to uninsured and underinsured patients.
• Assist with Medicaid and financial assistance applications.
• Connect patients to primary care providers and resources.
• Address social determinants of health and connect patients to community resources.
• Manage patient caseloads and provide health coaching for chronic disease management.
• Represent Mercy in community coalitions and programs.

Skills

Leadership

Community Health Worker

Training & Development

Health Navigation

Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Community Health or related field

Tools

Epic EMR

Reporting tools

Dashboards

MS Excel

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

The Supervisor–Community Health and Access supervises a team of Community Health Workers (CHWs), provides direct CHW services, and supports the Community Health Leader in core departmental functions. Community Health Workers are front-line public health professionals who are trusted members of the communities they serve. This trust enables them to serve as liaisons between health and social service systems and the community, improving access, quality, and cultural competence of care. The supervisor trains, monitors, and evaluates CHWs in alignment with performance standards. All duties are performed in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Position Details:

Supervisor - Community Health & Access

Lead. Advocate. Make a Difference in Your Community.

Mercy is seeking a passionate and experienced Supervisor - Community Health & Access to lead a team of Community Health Workers (CHWs) while directly supporting patients facing healthcare and social barriers. In this role, you will combine leadership, community outreach, patient advocacy, and health navigation to improve access to care for underserved populations.

As a trusted leader, you will oversee daily CHW operations, support team development, and work collaboratively with healthcare providers, community organizations, and patients to improve health outcomes and address social determinants of health.

What You'll Do

Lead & Develop a Community Health Worker Team

• Supervise, coach, and support a team of Community Health Workers
• Coordinate daily operations, work assignments, and team priorities
• Develop and deliver training programs and continuing education content
• Support onboarding and professional development of new team members
• Review documentation for quality, accuracy, and compliance
• Partner with leaders across the organization to achieve community health goals

Support Patients Through Health Navigation

• Provide direct services to uninsured and underinsured patients
• Assist with applications for Medicaid, financial assistance, disability benefits, and medication assistance programs
• Connect patients with primary care providers and appropriate healthcare resources
• Help patients understand care plans, provider instructions, and follow-up requirementsMaintain expertise in eligibility requirements and benefit programs

Address Social Determinants of Health

• Assess patient needs related to food insecurity, transportation, housing, financial strain, and other barriers
• Connect patients to community resources and support services
• Build and maintain strong relationships with community partners and organizations
• Follow up to ensure successful resource connections and patient support

Manage Patient Caseloads & Chronic Disease Support

• Manage a caseload of patients with varying levels of need and complexity
• Conduct phone, in-person, community-based, and home visits as appropriate
• Support patients in setting and achieving health goals
• Provide health coaching and chronic disease management support

Support Community Health Initiatives

• Assist with community benefit tracking and reporting
• Participate in Community Health Needs Assessments and program planning
• Represent Mercy at community coalitions, task forces, and workgroups
• Support department initiatives and special projects as assigned

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Community Health, Public Health, or a related field
• 3+ years of Community Health Worker experience or equivalent experience
• Certification in at least one chronic disease program (such as DPP)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Strong leadership, team development, and relationship-building skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Ability to work independently while effectively leading a team
• Experience working with underserved and vulnerable populations
• Proficiency with Epic EMR, reporting tools, and dashboards

Preferred

• Community Health Worker (CHW) Certification
• Bilingual or multilingual language skills relevant to the communities served

Why Mercy?

At Mercy, you'll join a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the communities we serve. This is an opportunity to lead meaningful work, empower a team of community health professionals, and directly impact the lives of patients by helping them overcome barriers to care.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.