Community Health Worker at Blackstone Valley Comm
Pawtucket, Rhode Island, United States -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Community Health, Patient Access, Social Services, Healthcare Navigation, Case Management, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Word, Care Coordination

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description
  The Community Health Worker is a member of the Community Health Team and acts as link to community-based organizations to facilitate patient access to health/social services.  Requirements: Associates or Bachelor’s degree in a social science, research or public health-related field preferred. High School diploma and a combination of training and skills to effectively carry out responsibilities and assignments (such as previous experience working with patients in a community-based setting). Certification as a CDP, CPRS or CHW preferred.  ** Certification required within 18 months of hire.** Experience with accessing social service resources, healthcare navigation, or case management preferred. Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows Operating System and Microsoft Word required. Experience working with patients regarding managing their health, navigating systems, and providing care coordination is preferred.
Responsibilities
The Community Health Worker acts as a link to community-based organizations to facilitate patient access to health and social services. They are a member of the Community Health Team.
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