What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Health Advocate position at CHI?
Overview
Welcome to Saint Joseph Mount Sterling, a not-for-profit, faith-based hospital founded in 1918. Formerly known as Mary Chiles Hospital, Saint Joseph Mount Sterling serves as a 42-bed community hospital and is recognized as a 2024 Best Place to Work in Kentucky.
Whether you are an experienced healthcare professional or working toward that, we invite you to experience Hello Humankindness with us! CHI Saint Joseph Health provides you with the same level of care you provide for others. We care about our team members well-being and offer benefits that complement work/life balance such as:
Our commitment to serve the common good is delivered through the dedicated work of thousands of physicians advanced practice clinicians nurses and staff; through clinical excellence delivered across a system of 140 hospitals and more than 2200 care centers serving 24 states.
Responsibilities
Job Summary / Purpose
The Community Health Worker (CHW) will be responsible for helping patients and their support team to navigate and access community services, other resources, and adopt healthy behaviors. The CHW supports primary care providers and clinic staff through an integrated approach to care management and community outreach. The CHW will provide social support, informal counseling, and advocate for the health needs of individuals and their community. Community outreach such as home visits and visits to community agencies may be necessary.
Essential Key Job Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
Required Education (for CHI Leadership Job Levels from Supervisor through President)
Does Not Apply
Required Education For Staff Job Levels
High School Diploma
Required Licensure And Certifications
Auto:KY
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Knowledge of Microsoft Word/Excel programs. Written and oral fluency in English. Ability and willingness to provide emotional support, encouragement and motivation to clients to fully participate in service programs. Ability to demonstrate cultural awareness and humility. Ability to exert/lift up to 20lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 10lbs frequently.
Pay Range
$17.89 - $24.60 /hour
Welcome to Saint Joseph Mount Sterling, a not-for-profit, faith-based hospital founded in 1918. Formerly known as Mary Chiles Hospital, Saint Joseph Mount Sterling serves as a 42-bed community hospital and is recognized as a 2024 Best Place to Work in Kentucky.
Whether you are an experienced healthcare professional or working toward that, we invite you to experience Hello Humankindness with us! CHI Saint Joseph Health provides you with the same level of care you provide for others. We care about our team members well-being and offer benefits that complement work/life balance such as:
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs with matching
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Mental Health resources for you and your family
- Wellness Program with rewards up to $450
- Tuition Reimbursement for future career growth and development
- Adoption Assistance
- Voluntary Protection: Accident, Critical Illness, Identify Theft and Pet Insurance
- Short and Long Term Disability
- Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits to support adult and child care needs
- Employer Discounts
- Relocation Assistance*
- Employee Referral Bonuses up to $7,500*
- Sign-on Bonuses up to $10,000*
- Education Assistance (student loan payoff) up to $24,000*
- for eligible hires
Our commitment to serve the common good is delivered through the dedicated work of thousands of physicians advanced practice clinicians nurses and staff; through clinical excellence delivered across a system of 140 hospitals and more than 2200 care centers serving 24 states.
Responsibilities
Job Summary / Purpose
The Community Health Worker (CHW) will be responsible for helping patients and their support team to navigate and access community services, other resources, and adopt healthy behaviors. The CHW supports primary care providers and clinic staff through an integrated approach to care management and community outreach. The CHW will provide social support, informal counseling, and advocate for the health needs of individuals and their community. Community outreach such as home visits and visits to community agencies may be necessary.
Essential Key Job Responsibilities
- Responsible for establishing trusting relationships with patients and their support team while providing general support and encouragement.
- Provide referrals for services to community agencies as appropriate.
- Help patients connect with transportation resources and give appointment reminders in special circumstances. Transporting patients is strictly prohibited.
- Exhibit excellent working relations with patients, visitors and staff, effectively communicating the mission of CHI Saint Joseph Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
- Work collaboratively with the health care team. Establish positive communications and partnerships with providers, services, the patient, and the team.
- Continuously expand knowledge and understanding of community resources, services, and programs which could be beneficial to patients being navigated.
- Act as a community advocate between the patient/family and community service agencies.
- Attend regular staff meetings, trainings, and other meeting as requested.
- Other duties as assigned by management.
Minimum Qualifications
Required Education (for CHI Leadership Job Levels from Supervisor through President)
Does Not Apply
Required Education For Staff Job Levels
High School Diploma
Required Licensure And Certifications
Auto:KY
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Knowledge of Microsoft Word/Excel programs. Written and oral fluency in English. Ability and willingness to provide emotional support, encouragement and motivation to clients to fully participate in service programs. Ability to demonstrate cultural awareness and humility. Ability to exert/lift up to 20lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 10lbs frequently.
Pay Range
$17.89 - $24.60 /hour
Salary : $18 - $25
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