Sierra Drive Campus
1040 Sierra Dr Greenwood, Indiana 46143
The Community Health Worker (CHW) is responsible for acting as bridge between health care providers, community services providers, and individual in the community, to promote health, reduce disparities, and improve services delivery. The CHW is a trained and trusted public health worker who is respected by the people they serve, and applies his/her unique understanding of the experience, socio-economic needs, language, and/or culture of the communities served. Having a unique understanding of the populations and the community they serve, CHWs spend 80% of their time doing outreach, health education, and navigation in the community settings. CHWs identify barriers to health and advocate for changing service delivery and other strategies to improve community health.

WHO WE ARE

With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma/GED- Required
• 1 Year of Community Health Experience- Preferred
• Driver’s License- Required
• Auto Insurance- Required
• Community Health Worker (CHW) Certification- Affiliated Service Providers- Indiana- Preferred

Please refer the Job description for details