Community Health Worker- Logan County

About the Role

A Community Health Worker (CHW) 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 Mercy's mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison between health/social services and the community to facilitate access to services.
• Improve the quality and cultural competence of service delivery.
• Document work in an Electronic Medical Record (EMR).

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1-3 years of CHW experience or equivalent.
• Must obtain Mercy-provided Community Health Worker training certificate within 6-12 months.
• Basic Life Support certification.
• Strong relationship and collaboration skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Compassion for poor and underserved members of the community.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Applications.
• Access to reliable transportation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional language skills applicable to the community served.

Benefits

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