Community Health Worker
Core
Act as a bridge between patients, community, and medical systems to remove barriers and increase wellness across all life domains.
Role type
Community Health Worker (CHW)
Builds
Patient care plans and connections to community resources
Domain
Healthcare / Social Services
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Patient advocacy, care coordination, resource navigation, health education, application assistance, goal setting, interdisciplinary collaboration, documentation, time management
Preferred skills
Bilingual English/Spanish, multidisciplinary team experience, community resource knowledge, EHR utilization, problem-solving
Technologies
Windows, GSuite, Microsoft, Electronic Medical Record systems
Responsibilities
Establish and maintain relationships with patients and community organizations; manage patient referrals and collaborate on action plans; facilitate communication between patients, families, and providers; connect patients to resources for housing, transportation, food, and daily living; assist with benefit applications; deliver culturally appropriate health education; document interactions in EMR; participate in interdisciplinary team meetings
Seniority
Individual Contributor, entry-to-mid level
