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 plans and community resource connections
Domain
Healthcare / Social Services
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Case management, health literacy promotion, resource navigation, patient advocacy, interdisciplinary collaboration, documentation, time management
Preferred skills
Community Health Worker certification, EHR system utilization, local community resource expertise, problem-solving
Technologies
EPIC, GSuite, Microsoft
Responsibilities
Connect patients with state benefits and local resources for housing, transportation, and food; 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; Document interactions in electronic medical records; Drive engagement with high-risk individuals including appointment accompaniment.
Seniority
Individual Contributor
