Community Health Worker- Christian Hospital

About the Role

Christian Hospital has been serving St. Louis and the surrounding metro areas since 1903. U.S. News & World Report ranks Christian Hospital No. 5 in St. Louis for overall clinical excellence and No. 9 in Missouri, which puts us in the top 6% of all hospitals in the state. The hospital was nationally ranked as “high performing” in the clinical specialty of geriatrics and in seven common procedures and conditions: heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, diabetes, COPD, pneumonia, and stroke. Northwest HealthCare, six miles west of Christian, offers 24-hour emergency care, the Sleep Disorders Center, and a variety of outpatient diagnostic and imaging services.

This is a full-time position with unlimited BJC career growth opportunities and tuition reimbursement eligibility starting on the first day of employment. It is an excellent opportunity for those passionate about providing resources and education to adult patients in North County.

Responsibilities

• Work daily as a community liaison to identify gaps in care by assisting clients in accessing necessary resources to remove barriers categorized as social determinants of health.
• Provide referrals for appropriate services by assisting in assessments/screenings or conducting follow-up care with patients in person, via phone, home visits, and/or visits to other settings where clients are accessible.
• Establish and maintain trusting relationships with clients to effectively collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, internal departments, and community organizations.
• Document and track ongoing activities, care plans, and results while strictly adhering to policies and procedures.
• Continuously communicate and expand knowledge of community resources, services, and programs provided by hospital or community-based agencies to reduce cultural and socio-economic barriers.

BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (required).

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available on the first day of the month after hire date.
• Disability insurance paid for by BJC.
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution.
• 401(k) plan with BJC match.
• Tuition Assistance available on the first day.
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development.
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Paid Time Off benefit combining vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time.
• Adoption assistance.

Not all benefits apply to all jobs.