Health Worker 2 (2586) - Citywide - H00195
Core
Paraprofessional health worker serving as a liaison between community residents and public health program staff, providing counseling, resources, and care coordination.
Role type
Mid-level paraprofessional health worker (community health)
Builds
Community health outreach and patient support services
Domain
Public health / Social services
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Health education, care coordination, counseling, data gathering, transportation logistics, record keeping, language interpretation
Preferred skills
Community Health Worker Certificate, Alcohol and other Drugs Counseling Certification
Technologies
Various software and systems for data and scheduling
Responsibilities
Provide information and resources to patients regarding healthcare facilities; serve as liaison between professional staff and community; assist patients in utilizing services and make follow-up contacts; transport ambulatory patients between homes, clinics, and hospitals; gather and evaluate program data; perform incidental clerical duties; provide language interpretation services.
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC
