Community Health Worker

Community Health WorkerThis position requires community health workers (CHW) to have a close understanding of the communities they serve. CHWs are specifically hired and trained to address behavioral and social determinants of health through patient-centered goal setting. CHWs reach beyond clinic walls to help patients meet their goals. CHWs creatively leverage patient, family, and community resources to address root causes of patient's health concerns. CHWs work to increase access to medical, behavioral health, and community services. The goal of this team is to improve the patient's overall wellbeing through developing trusted relationships with the patient and their family.Key Responsibilities:Outreach and enroll eligible patientsBuild trusting relationships with patients and work together to create personalized goals to improve wellbeingProvide tailored support in accessing health care, community connection, and social supportProvide referrals for social service resources in the communityAdvocate for needs of patients and offer social supportCommunicate with healthcare team about cultural concerns and barriers faced by the patients in the communityRequired Qualifications:At least 1 year of experience in customer service, social service, healthcare behavioral health or related fieldPreferred Qualifications:Strong written and verbal communication skillsKnowledge of local community resourcesA desire to make a healthy difference in people's livesCertification/Licensure Requirements:Community Health Worker certificate or ability to achieve within 18 months of employment or date of hireFTE: 1Possible Remote/Hybrid Option: NoShift Rotation: Day Rotation (United States of America)Shift Start Time: 8:00 amShift End Time: 4:30 pmWeekends: NoHolidays: NoCall Obligation: NoUnion: NoCompensation Range: $19.28 - $28.92Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we're committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center.It is our policy to afford equal employment opportunity to all individuals, regardless of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, military service or veteran status, culture, socio-economic status, status with regard to public assistance, and other factors not related to qualifications, including employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other category as defined by law.