CHRISTUS Health HEART Work PHACHW I

The CHRISTUS Health HEART Work program began in July 2023 in response to the need to address health-related social needs in the communities in which CHRISTUS Health services. HEART Work addresses the social determinants of health by providing patients and community members in Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and New Mexico with screening, education, referral, and navigation services to address needs identified, linking individuals between health and social services. Working collaboratively as part of a team of Public Health AmeriCorps Community HEART Work (PHACHWs) Members, Community Health Workers, clinicians, and administrative professionals. The PHACHW I will provide screening, referral, and navigation services to connect individuals and their families to social and medical services to resolve their identified needs. The PHACHW I will provide culturally competent patient-centered care to develop a care plan, identifying individual barriers and goals, to improve areas of need. The PHACHW I act as an intermediary for individuals aiding communication between individuals and clinical and community service providers. The PHACHW I provide education and information about health, wellness, and social services. The PHACHW I collects and maintains data on referrals and outcomes while adhering to established protocols and protecting the confidentiality of patient information. The PHACHW I will perform tasks, which align to the identified priorities of the Community Health Needs Assessment and Community Health Improvement Plan. Members do not participate in any prohibited activities as outlines by AmeriCorps. CHRISTUS Health is an international Catholic, faith-based non-profit health and wellness system dedicated to extending the health ministry of Jesus Christ with a particular concern for improving the health outcomes and resolving the social needs of historically underserved individuals.

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Member Duties : The PHACHW I will 1) screen for social needs, develop action plans, and link individuals to appropriate community resources through referral and navigation services; 2) establish trusting relationships through ongoing visits and/or follow-up phone calls; 3) educate and inform individuals about healthcare, social and community resources, wellness, and disease prevention; 4) obtain and maintain up-to-date information about resources in the community; 5) enhance care quality by coordinating activities and aiding communication between patients and healthcare providers and/or community resource providers; 6) assist with chronic disease self-management and medication adherence; 7) collaborate with community partners to obtain feedback on the results of referral and navigation services; 8) complete appropriate documentation while protecting the confidentiality of personal information.

Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible , Living Allowance , Training , Health Coverage , Education award upon successful completion of service .

Terms

Permits attendance at school during off hours , Uniforms provided and required , Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended .

Service Areas

Public Health AmeriCorps .

Skills

Public Health , Computers/Technology , Team Work , General Skills , Communications , Social Services .

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Summary

Program Type:

AmeriCorps State / National

Program

CHRISTUS Health HEART Work PHACHW I

Program Start/End Date

01/29/2024 - 01/28/2025

Work Schedule Full Time

Education level

High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations TEXAS , NEW MEXICO , LOUISIANA

Accepting Applications

From 12/13/2023 To 09/30/2024

To Apply

Phone 210-704-4890

E-mail AmeriCorps@christushealth.org

Website http://tinyurl.com/CHRISTUSPHA

Contact Chara Abrams

919 Hidden Rdg

Irving TX 75038

469-282-2609

AmeriCorps@christushealth.org

Listing ID 121458