The M Health Fairview Care Coordination team has an opening for a Community Health Worker to support patients within M Health Fairview Wyoming, North Branch and Chisago City Clinics.
This is a 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two week pay period), benefits-eligible opening.
M Health Fairview offers a competitive benefits package including medical/dental, 401k/403b with employer match, tuition reimbursement, and PTO! Click here for benefits details.
This position is a mobile position structured as a hybrid schedule with two days on site and three remote days per week. On site clinic location(s) could be rotated and discussed upon hire, providing flexibility. Core hours are Monday-Friday 8-4:30pm
The community health worker (CHW) is responsible for helping community members, patients and their family’s access and navigate community services and resources and adopt healthy behaviors. The CHW supports providers and team members through an integrated approach to care management and community outreach. Activity will promote, maintain and improve individual and community health. The CHW provides social support and informal counseling, individual and group health education and advocacy for individuals and community health needs. Providing home visits and health screenings may be required.
Provide Direct Services
Navigate the health and human services system
Advocate for individual and community needs
Bridge the gap between communities and the health and social service systems
Build Individual and Community Capacity
Required
Experience:
3 years’ experience working on community health projects, programs or initiatives
Community based experience
Experience, demonstrated competency and sensitivity in working with diverse populations
License/Certification/Registration
Community Health Worker Certificate will be required within 18 months of hire
Preferred
Education:
College degree in health, human services or related field
Experience:
Teaching or presenting information to groups
Experience with Microsoft Office
Multicultural healthcare experience or healthcare experience in other countries
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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