Community Health Worker - Southeast Kansas Region - Family Medicine
Core
Community Health Worker bridging the gap between patients and health/social service agencies in Southeast Kansas to help individuals become self-sufficient by connecting them to resources and navigating healthcare systems.
Role type
Community Health Worker (CHW)
Builds
Community capacity and patient care outcomes through resource connection and outreach
Domain
Public Health / Social Determinants of Health
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Community outreach, Resource navigation, Multicultural engagement, Bilingual communication (Spanish), Home visiting, Data entry
Preferred skills
Health education experience, Public health department experience, Multicultural living experience
Technologies
ECHOS database
Responsibilities
Engage community-based organizations to build referral networks for SDOH needs, Coordinate with CHW project leadership and attend learning collaboratives, Maintain ECHOS database with client notes and time tracking, Conduct outreach and home visiting to connect individuals with Thrive program resources
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC