Community Health Worker at Shawnee Health Service

, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Community Outreach, Patient Care Coordination, Health Education, Substance Use Disorder Support, Case Management Liaison, Social Service Navigation, Chronic Condition Management, Oral Health Education, Resource Linkage, Application Assistance, Health System Navigation

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

The Community Health Worker (CHW) is a trusted member of the community working closely with Shawnee Health medical providers, case managers, and counseling staff to reach patients and community members at risk of substance use disorders, including but not limited to opioid use, in Williamson County. The CHW works with primary care teams and other agencies to improve patient care outcomes, close care gaps, and assist the patients in navigating the health care and social service systems. Through education and appropriate linkage to community-based resources, at risk patients are able to better manage their own health. Persons with lived experience are encouraged to apply. Essential Job Functions * Engage in the community through outreach to identify and recruit target population high-risk patients from the service area * Serves as a liaison between Medical healthcare, Oral Healthcare and Social Services, and the community * Provides health education (Medical and Oral Health) through the utilization of outreach activities, informal counseling and social support * Provides appropriate follow up and feedback to providers on health management plans and goals * Assists patients/client in utilization of resources including scheduling appointments and transportation * Assists with Medical, Dental, and Behavioral health referrals to ensure compliance and follow through * Assesses the needs of the patient/client and assists in completion of applications for programs/services which they may be eligible * Provides coaching for patients on effectively managing their chronic health conditions or Oral health conditions * Continue to expand knowledge of services and resources available in the area * Link patients/ clients to appropriate community resources * Maintain current knowledge of common health issues as well as different types of benefits and insurance Education & Experience Requirements: 1. Mandatory High School Diploma or equivalent 1. Preferred Community Health Worker certificate

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Responsibilities

The Community Health Worker will engage in community outreach to identify and recruit high-risk patients, serving as a liaison between medical, dental, behavioral health services, and the community. Responsibilities include providing health education, assisting patients with resource utilization like scheduling and transportation, and linking clients to appropriate community resources.