Community Health Worker - Float (38677) at COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE

Tacoma, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Apr, 26

Salary

35.96

Posted On

03 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Community Health, Patient Advocacy, Care Management, Chronic Disease Support, Resource Navigation, Health Education, Team Collaboration, Communication, Cultural Competence, Problem Solving, Outreach, Self-Sufficiency, Compassionate Care, Behavioral Health, Medical Services, Dental Services

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Details Job Location: Community Health Care - Hilltop Regional Health Center - Tacoma, WA 98405 Position Type: Full Time Education Level: High School Diploma or GED Salary Range: $26.23 - $35.96 Hourly Job Shift: Monday - Friday - 8:00am to 5:00pm Community Health Care is a leading non-profit organization that offers quality health care to underserved patients in Pierce County. We provide comprehensive family practice care, including medical, dental, pharmacy, and behavioral health services in our seven clinics. We seek to continuously improve our commitment and service to our patients and community. We want you to join us in our mission to provide the highest quality healthcare with compassionate and accessible service for all. We offer a competitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, 12 Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Continuing Education, Employee Assistant Program and more! We are looking for Community Health Worker Float to join our clinics! The Community Health Worker’s (CHW) primary role is to support the primary care clinicians (PCC) and their teams in serving patients with chronic diseases and their families navigate and access community services, other resources, and to adopt healthy behaviors. CHW support clinicians and other staff through an integrated approach to care management and community outreach. CHWs may provide services in the home or in the office. The CHW will serve in an advocacy role assuring our patients and their families are linked with the appropriate community resources and services for improving the client’s self-sufficiency. This position will float to clinics as needed. Plus, other duties as assigned. Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent, current CPR, valid WA Drivers License. We value a culture of equity, diverse perspectives, and collaboration. Many of the greatest ideas and discoveries come from a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds and experiences and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment. Due to this commitment, we encourage anyone with a relevant combination of education and experience to apply.

Responsibilities

The Community Health Worker (CHW) supports primary care clinicians in serving patients with chronic diseases and helps families navigate community services. The CHW also plays an advocacy role to link patients with appropriate resources for improving self-sufficiency.