Community Health Worker- BL

Job Description

Job Description

FLSA Status: Non Exempt - Union

Qualifications:

1. High School Diploma or equivalent required.
2. Minimum one (1) year experience working in a medical or behavioral health care or social service setting.
3. Minimum of one (1) year working with low income, diverse populations.
4. Bilingual in English and Spanish required.
5. Must obtain Michigan Community Health Worker certification and CMS Marketplace navigator certification within one year of hire.
6. Must be able to work evenings and weekends shifts at clinic location.
7. Valid Michigan Driver’s License; active insurance and a reliable transportation to be used for work related travel required.

Job Mission:

To link community members to resources and benefits to address social determinants of health to promote engagement in medical and/or behavioral care.

Performance Standards:

1. High School Diploma or equivalent required.
2. Minimum one (1) year experience working in a medical or behavioral health care or social service setting.
3. Minimum of one (1) year working with low income, diverse populations.
4. Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
5. Must obtain Michigan Community Health Worker certification and CMS Marketplace navigator certification within one (1) year of hire.
6. Must be able to work evenings and weekends shifts at clinic location.
7. Valid Michigan Driver's license; active insurance and a reliable transportation to be used for work related travel required.

Hours & Wage:

$24.41 per hour

40 hours per week; 52 weeks per year

Work Hours: 10am to 6pm

Two (2) openings

Location

Pontiac, MI

Job Requirements in an 8 hour day:

1. Sit – 5 hours

2. Stand – 1 hour

3. Walk – 2 hour

4. Bend/Stoop – 0 hour

Movements:

1. Crawl: No

2. Reach Above: No

3. Crouch: No

4. Balancing: No

5. Squat: No

6. Climb: No

7. Shoulder level: No

8. Kneel: No

9. Pushing: No

10. Weight carried: up to 10 lbs.

11. Weight lifted: up to 10 lbs.

OLHSA IS A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

A private non profit 501c3 Michigan Community Action Agency. OLHSA is a part of a national network of Community Action Agencies that has been helping individuals, families and communities for over 60 years. OLHSA strengthen pathways to shared prosperity and drive community impact by providing innovative services, advocacy, and collaborative solutions for people and communities.

Company Description

A private non profit 501c3 Michigan Community Action Agency. OLHSA is a part of a national network of Community Action Agencies that has been helping individuals, families and communities for over 60 years. OLHSA strengthen pathways to shared prosperity and drive community impact by providing innovative services, advocacy, and collaborative solutions for people and communities.