Community Health Advocate
The posted compensation range of $17.89 - $24.60 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.
Welcome to Saint Joseph Mount Sterling, a not-for-profit, faith-based hospital founded in 1918. Formerly known as Mary Chiles Hospital, Saint Joseph Mount Sterling serves as a 42-bed community hospital and is recognized as a 2024 Best Place to Work in Kentucky.
Whether you are an experienced healthcare professional or working toward that, we invite you to experienceHello Humankindness with us! CHI Saint Joseph Health provides you with the same level of care you provide for others. We care about our team members well-being and offer benefits that complement work/life balance such as:
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs with matching
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Mental Health resources for you and your family
- Wellness Program with rewards up to $450
- Tuition Reimbursement for future career growth and development
- Adoption Assistance
- Voluntary Protection: Accident, Critical Illness, Identify Theft and Pet Insurance
- Short and Long Term Disability
- Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits to support adult and child care needs
- Employer Discounts
- Relocation Assistance*
- Employee Referral Bonuses up to $7,500*
- Sign-on Bonuses up to $10,000*
- Education Assistance (student loan payoff) up to $24,000*
*for eligible hires
Learn more about CHI Saint Joseph Mount Sterling and its awards and recognitions here:CHI Saint Joseph Mount Sterling
Our commitment to serve the common good is delivered through the dedicated work of thousands of physicians advanced practice clinicians nurses and staff; through clinical excellence delivered across a system of 140 hospitals and more than 2200 care centers serving 24 states.
Responsibilities
Job Summary / Purpose
The Community Health Worker (CHW) will be responsible for helping patients and their support team to navigate and access community services, other resources, and adopt healthy behaviors. The CHW supports primary care providers and clinic staff through an integrated approach to care management and community outreach. The CHW will provide social support, informal counseling, and advocate for the health needs of individuals and their community. Community outreach such as home visits and visits to community agencies may be necessary.
Essential Key Job Responsibilities
- Responsible for establishing trusting relationships with patients and their support team while providing general support and encouragement.
- Provide referrals for services to community agencies as appropriate.
- Help patients connect with transportation resources and give appointment reminders in special circumstances. Transporting patients is strictly prohibited.
- Exhibit excellent working relations with patients, visitors and staff, effectively communicating the mission of CHI Saint Joseph Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
- Work collaboratively with the health care team. Establish positive communications and partnerships with providers, services, the patient, and the team.
- Continuously expand knowledge and understanding of community resources, services, and programs which could be beneficial to patients being navigated.
- Act as a community advocate between the patient/family and community service agencies.
- Attend regular staff meetings, trainings, and other meeting as requested.
- Other duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Required Education (for CHI Leadership Job Levels from Supervisor through President) | Does Not Apply |
Required Education for Staff Job Levels | High School Diploma |
Required Licensure and Certifications | Auto:KY |
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities | Knowledge of Microsoft Word/Excel programs. Written and oral fluency in English. Ability and willingness to provide emotional support, encouragement and motivation to clients to fully participate in service programs. Ability to demonstrate cultural awareness and humility. Ability to exert/lift up to 20lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 10lbs frequently. |
Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.
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Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.
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