Community Health Worker
Core
Trusted advocate linking patients to healthcare and community resources to dismantle social and physical barriers to wellness.
Role type
Community Health Worker (CHW)
Builds
Patient care pathways and community resource access
Domain
Healthcare / Social Services
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
case management, housing navigation, food security support, transportation logistics, patient advocacy, electronic medical record documentation, community resource mapping
Preferred skills
CHW certification, multidisciplinary team collaboration, local community expertise, EHR system utilization
Responsibilities
Connect patients to state benefits and local resources for housing, food, and transportation; Facilitate communication between patients, families, and medical providers; Meet with patients in various settings including homes and clinics; Manage patient referrals and collaborate on action plans with Medical Social Workers; Document interactions in electronic medical records; Drive engagement with high-risk individuals including appointment accompaniment.
Seniority
Individual Contributor
