Community Health Worker-Christian Hospital at BJC HealthCare

, Missouri, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Community Liaison, Preventive Health Services, Social Determinants of Health, Client Referrals, Assessments, Follow-Up Care, Trusting Relationships, Interdisciplinary Teamwork, Documentation, Community Resources, Cultural Barriers, Socio-Economic Barriers

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Additional Information About the Role Full time position with unlimited BJC career growth opportunities! Tuition Reimbursement eligibility upon 1st day of employment! Awesome opportunity for those who are passionate about providing resources and education to adult patients in North County! Overview Christian Hospital has been serving St. Louis and the surrounding metro areas since 1903. U.S. News & World Report ranks Christian Hospital No. 5 in St. Louis for overall clinical excellence and No. 9 in Missouri, which puts us in the top 6% of all hospitals in the state! The U.S. News adult methodology ranks clinical specialties and rates common care procedures and conditions. Christian was nationally ranked as “high performing” in the clinical specialty of geriatrics and in the following seven of 21 common procedures and conditions: heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, diabetes, COPD, pneumonia and stroke. High performing in a specialty means we were in the top 10% nationally of all evaluated hospitals for that specialty or procedure and condition. Northwest HealthCare, six miles west of Christian, offers 24- hour emergency care, the Sleep Disorders Center and a variety of outpatient diagnostic and imaging services. Preferred Qualifications Role Purpose Community Health Worker provides preventive health improvement services by working closely with interdisciplinary care team, internal/external agencies to address social determinants of health to improve the overall health and well-being of the child and family. Responsibilities Work daily as a community liaison to identify gaps in care by assisting clients in accessing the necessary resources to remove barriers categorized as social determinants of health. Provide referrals for appropriate services as needed by assisting in assessments/screenings or conducting follow-up care with patients in person, via phone, home visits and/or visits to other settings where clients are accessible. Establish and maintain trusting relationships with clients on a daily basis to effectively work with an inter-disciplinary team, internal departments, and with community organizations. Document and track ongoing activities, care plans, and results in an effective manner while strictly adhering to the policies and procedures in place. Continuously communicate and expand knowledge of community resources, services and in the hospital or community based agencies the programs provided to reduce cultural and socio-economic barriers between the clients and institutions. BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job. Minimum Requirements Education High School Diploma or GED Experience

Responsibilities

The Community Health Worker serves as a liaison to identify gaps in care and assists clients in accessing necessary resources. They also provide referrals, conduct assessments, and maintain relationships with clients and community organizations.