Community Health Worker
Essentia Health · Detroit Lakes, MN · 2 wk ago
On-siteOTHR$19.28–$28.92/hrFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Outreach and enroll eligible patients
- Build trusting relationships with patients and work together to create personalized goals to improve wellbeing
- Provide tailored support in accessing health care, community connection, and social support
- Provide referrals for social service resources in the community
- Advocate for needs of patients and offer social support
- Communicate with healthcare team about cultural concerns and barriers faced by the patients in the community
Required Qualifications
- At least 1 year of experience in customer service, social service, healthcare behavioral health or related field
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of local community resources
- A desire to make a healthy difference in people’s lives
Employee Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Supplemental options to fit your needs
- 401(k) plan with employer contributions
- Training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs for professional development
- Flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on physical, mental, and emotional health
Job Location and Schedule
- Job Location: St Marys - Detroit Lakes Clinic
- Shift Rotation: Day Rotation (United States of America)
- Shift Start/End: 8:00 am/4:30 pm
Compensation
$19.28 - $28.92 / hour FTE: 1