Community Health Worker (Full Time)

About the role

A community health worker is a front-line public health worker who is a trusted member of and/or has an unusually close understanding of the community served. This trusting relationship enables the worker to serve as a liaison/link between health/social services and the community to facilitate access to services and improve the quality and cultural competence of service delivery. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Position Details

• Located at Mercy St. Francis Hospital, MOUNTAIN VIEW, MISSOURI
• FULL TIME

Minimum Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Licensure: None
• Experience: 1-3 years CHW experience or equivalent
• Mercy provided Community Health Worker training certificate within 6-12 months
• Basic Life Support

Skills and Knowledge

• Strong relationship and collaboration skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• Compassion for poor and underserved members of the community
• Proficient with Microsoft Applications and able to document in an EMR
• Access to reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional Language Skills As Applicable To Community

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Tuition support
• Matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period