Community Health Worker

So IL Health Care Foundation - Sauget, IL

Full-time - Entry Level

Sauget, IL

About the position

The Community Health Worker plays a vital role in the healthcare team, working in both health center and community-based settings to enhance health outcomes by addressing health-related social needs. This position involves connecting individuals to community resources and healthcare services, ensuring that clients receive the support they need to navigate their health journeys effectively.

Responsibilities

• Serve a caseload of assigned clients.
• Screen individuals for health-related social needs (HRSN) using the PRAPARE Tool and initiate referrals as needed.
• Contact clients via phone, text, or email about the need for and importance of healthcare services.
• Schedule appointments for health screenings, well-visits, and follow-up appointments with clients.
• Assist clients in accessing and understanding health information provided by their medical and social service providers.
• Help clients complete paperwork related to health-related social needs such as applications and registration forms.
• Communicate with healthcare and social service providers to enhance care coordination and patient engagement.
• Participate in community events to promote services and healthy behaviors.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records by documenting services and client interactions in the CHW database system.
• Complete community health worker training and subsequent assigned training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license and insured, reliable transportation.
• Lived experience or extensive relationship with the community is required.
• Experience in community outreach, peer counseling, health promotion, or healthcare/medical office is desired.

Nice-to-haves

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong desire to help others and work in the community.
• Familiarity with health and social problems of the community.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Ability to maintain courteous behavior.
• Ability to work in office and community settings.
• Ability to use computer and technology.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Professional development opportunities.