Lead Community Health Worker

Summary Responsible for overseeing and coordinating community health programs and activities, as well as providing leadership, training and guidance to Community Health staff. Areas could include exercise, mental health, medication management, nutrition, health care system navigation, substance use and other health behaviors. They work closely with healthcare providers to ensure that patients receive appropriate care and support services to improve health outcomes. Will allocate work and manage staff in absence of Manager. Does this position require Patient Care? Yes.

Essential Functions

Collaborate with healthcare providers, community organizations, and other stakeholders to develop and implement effective strategies to improve health outcomes

Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and program standards

Collect and analyze data to measure program effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement

Assist families to apply for social services, including Medicaid or Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)

Available for daily contact with CHWs to provide resource navigation peer support

Direct Patient/family to additional resources as needed

Updates and inputs progress notes, participant charts and EHR according to organizational standards

Counsel clients in individual or group sessions to assist them in dealing with substance abuse, mental or physical illness, poverty, unemployment, or physical abuse

Counsel or aid family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, or supporting the client or patient

Education Bachelor's Degree Public Health required or Bachelor's Degree Social Work required or Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required.

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? Yes.

Experience Experience in community outreach, health education, or related field 3-5 years required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated ability to work effectively and provide advocacy for all populations and communities

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to interact with various populations

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Strong organizational and project management skills

Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and database management

Bilingual skills preferred

Physical Requirements

Standing Frequently (34-66%)

Walking Frequently (34-66%)

Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)

Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)

Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs

Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)

Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)

Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)

Balancing Frequently (34-66%)

Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)

Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)

Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)

Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)

Reaching Frequently (34-66%)

Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)

Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)

Feeling Constantly (67-100%)

Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)

Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)

Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)

Talking Constantly (67-100%)

Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

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