Community Health Worker – School Based at Jordan Valley Community Health Center

Springfield, Missouri, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jan, 26

Salary

15.0

Posted On

09 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Community Health, Healthcare Organizations, Child Development, Project Organization, Cultural Competence, Health Education, Care Coordination, Social Service Navigation, Patient Advocacy, Health Literacy, Basic Health Screenings, Relationship Building, Event Coordination, Referral Management, Communication Skills, Empowerment

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description *Starts at $15.00 per hour* About Jordan Valley Community Health Center: Jordan Valley Community Health Center (JVCHC) is a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving the health of individuals and families in underserved communities. We provide comprehensive healthcare services including primary medical, dental, vision, and behavioral health. Our mission is simple: Improve our community’s health through access and relationships. By working collaboratively with partners and continually innovating, JVCHC strives to be a leader in providing essential healthcare for the underserved, ensuring everyone in our community has access to quality healthcare. Job Summary: Community Health Workers (CHW) work throughout the Jordan Valley service area to facilitate health equity. CHWs build relationships with patients who access the health center or those within the community who are in need of services. Through that relationship, the Community Health Worker will serve as a liaison between patients and resources. CHWs facilitate access to care, improve quality of life and address the effects of social determinants of health. Key Responsibilities: Works directly with the partnering school district to identify needs and set student/patient -centered health and wellness goals. Builds relationships and interacts professionally with partnering school district staff, (nurses, secretaries, teachers, etc.), community partnerships, healthcare providers, and social service providers. Responsible for pre-working school-based consent forms and entering information into patient’s charts. Responsible for coordinating and attending school-based events and child centered clinic events planned by Jordan Valley and the partnering school district. Schedule and execute school-based appointments such as telehealth appointments, dental exams, well child exams, and vision exams. Provide referrals and follow-up on referrals following a school-based medical, dental, behavioral, therapy, or vision appointment. Works directly with a patient’s treatment team and participates in care coordination and/or case management. Assists patients/students and community members in navigating health and social service systems Connects patients with resources for basic needs. Works in a manner that builds individual and community capacity by empowering and educating members of the community. Provides basic health screenings (i.e Well Child Checks). Provides culturally appropriate health education and information to advance patient’s health literacy related to their conditions. Benefits Overview: Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage: Three comprehensive plan options (Buy-up, Base, and High Deductible) through UnitedHealthcare's Choice Plus network, covering various deductibles and out-of-pocket limits. Includes access to telemedicine services via Teladoc. Health Savings Account (HSA): Available for employees in the High Deductible Plan with employer contributions and tax advantages. Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Options for both healthcare and dependent care FSAs, allowing pre-tax contributions for qualified expenses. Dental and Vision Coverage: Dental insurance through Cigna’s DPPO network and vision coverage through EyeMed’s Insight network. Retirement Plan: Pre-tax and Roth 403(b) retirement plans with a 5% employer match starting after 30 days of employment. Life and Disability Insurance: Basic Life and AD&D insurance provided at no cost, with the option to purchase additional coverage. Long-term and short-term disability insurance are also available. Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free confidential support for personal and professional challenges, including counseling and crisis intervention. Additional Voluntary Benefits: Options for critical illness, accident, hospital care, and pet insurance through MetLife. Pay on demand available. Holidays: Nine paid holidays per year. Health Requirements: All employees are required to provide proof of vaccination for Flu, Hepatitis B and Tuberculosis (TB) as part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace. Application Process: Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter through the JVCHC career portal at Careers & Education - Jordan Valley. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Jordan Valley Community Health Center is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. Requirements Required Qualifications: Valid Driver’s License. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree. 1-year clinical experience or Community Health field. Trained in and/or experience in: Community Health Worker field Communications Healthcare Organizations and resources Lifestyle choices Child development Project/event organization Cultural beliefs and healthcare Legal and ethical considerations Disease-specific modules (e.g. asthma/COPD, cardiovascular diseases, developmental disabilities, diabetes, overweight/obesity, tobacco use) Conducting interviews

Responsibilities

Community Health Workers facilitate health equity by building relationships with patients and serving as a liaison to resources. They work directly with school districts to identify needs and set health and wellness goals for students.