Community Health Worker
Covenant Community Care, Detroit, MI, United States
Are you looking for an opportunity to work in a caring and community focused environment? At Covenant Community Care, we are a faith based non‑profit, Federally Qualified Health Center serving the communities of Detroit in our clinics that offer integrated medical, dental and behavioral healthcare. We are seeking a Community Health Worker that is seeking part time or full‑time employment at our Moross clinic.
Job Description
The Community Health Worker (CHW) is a part of an inter‑disciplinary clinical care team who helps increase access to health services for people through outreach, engagement and education. They will encourage patients to engage in behavioral health and primary care services. They will assess and address Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) issues and work to eliminate barriers to care as appropriate.
Responsibilities
Conduct Social Determinants of Health screening and assessment to uncover individuals' needs and connect members with available community resources.
Attempt to contact identified patients in need of primary care services, facilitate scheduling of visits and eliminate barriers to care as appropriate.
Conduct eligibility determination of services for the uninsured, connect patients with community financial assistance programs.
Document all outreach attempts, patient interactions, and outreach activities in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
Increase access for underserved populations by connecting patients to Covenant’s Sliding Fee Discount Program and assisting with Medicaid enrollment.
Help patients navigate fragmented care systems, overcoming barriers like affordability, transportation, and access to insurance.
Address care gaps through proactive outreach and follow‑up with patients.
Schedule visits with appropriate behavioral health providers for follow up.
Reengage patients through outreach and coordinate care, focusing on behavioral health, SUD services, and connecting them to community resources for housing, food, and transportation.
Support Behavioral Health Services Expansion (BHSE) by participating in initiatives to remove barriers to care.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above responsibilities satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or work style required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
High School Diploma or GED
Successful completion of the paraprofessional CHW Training Program preferred
Prior experience in an educator or training role
Active CPR/BLS Certificate.
Must possess the ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Prior experience speaking effectively before individuals and small groups
Ability to interact respectfully with diverse cultural and socio‑economic populations
Position Criteria
Demonstrate initiative, ability to work with others, and good professional judgment.
Ability to work independently and organize time effectively.
Excellent written & verbal communication and presentation skills.
Attention to detail with demonstrated organizational skills and the ability to complete projects on time with minimal supervision.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clinic and administrative personnel.
Knowledge of and well‑skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point
Job Type: Part‑Time/Full‑time
At Covenant we offer our employees
Comprehensive Benefit program
Vacation, Sick, and Personal time (VSP)
Paid holidays
401K
Life insurance, long term and short term disability
All candidates must successfully complete a criminal background check, TB test, and education credentialing as part of the hiring process.
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Job Description
The Community Health Worker (CHW) is a part of an inter‑disciplinary clinical care team who helps increase access to health services for people through outreach, engagement and education. They will encourage patients to engage in behavioral health and primary care services. They will assess and address Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) issues and work to eliminate barriers to care as appropriate.
Responsibilities
Conduct Social Determinants of Health screening and assessment to uncover individuals' needs and connect members with available community resources.
Attempt to contact identified patients in need of primary care services, facilitate scheduling of visits and eliminate barriers to care as appropriate.
Conduct eligibility determination of services for the uninsured, connect patients with community financial assistance programs.
Document all outreach attempts, patient interactions, and outreach activities in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
Increase access for underserved populations by connecting patients to Covenant’s Sliding Fee Discount Program and assisting with Medicaid enrollment.
Help patients navigate fragmented care systems, overcoming barriers like affordability, transportation, and access to insurance.
Address care gaps through proactive outreach and follow‑up with patients.
Schedule visits with appropriate behavioral health providers for follow up.
Reengage patients through outreach and coordinate care, focusing on behavioral health, SUD services, and connecting them to community resources for housing, food, and transportation.
Support Behavioral Health Services Expansion (BHSE) by participating in initiatives to remove barriers to care.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above responsibilities satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or work style required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
High School Diploma or GED
Successful completion of the paraprofessional CHW Training Program preferred
Prior experience in an educator or training role
Active CPR/BLS Certificate.
Must possess the ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Prior experience speaking effectively before individuals and small groups
Ability to interact respectfully with diverse cultural and socio‑economic populations
Position Criteria
Demonstrate initiative, ability to work with others, and good professional judgment.
Ability to work independently and organize time effectively.
Excellent written & verbal communication and presentation skills.
Attention to detail with demonstrated organizational skills and the ability to complete projects on time with minimal supervision.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clinic and administrative personnel.
Knowledge of and well‑skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point
Job Type: Part‑Time/Full‑time
At Covenant we offer our employees
Comprehensive Benefit program
Vacation, Sick, and Personal time (VSP)
Paid holidays
401K
Life insurance, long term and short term disability
All candidates must successfully complete a criminal background check, TB test, and education credentialing as part of the hiring process.
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