Community Health Worker - Maternal Health

About the role

The Community Health Worker (CHW) is a trusted member of the community working closely with Shawnee Health medical providers, case managers, and counseling staff to reach patients and community members.

Responsibilities

• Engage in the community through outreach to identify and recruit target population high-risk patients from the service area
• Serves as a liaison between Medical healthcare and Social Services, and the community
• Provides health education through the utilization of outreach activities, informal counseling and social support
• Provides appropriate follow up and feedback to providers on health management plans and goals
• Affords assistance to patients/client in utilization of resources including scheduling appointments and transportation
• Affords assistance with Medical, Dental, and Behavioral health referrals to ensure compliance and follow through
• Assesses the needs of the patient/client and assists in completion of applications for programs/services which they may be eligible
• Offers coaching for patients on effectively managing their chronic health conditions or other health conditions
• Continues to expand knowledge of services and resources available in the area
• Links patients/clients to appropriate community resources
• Maintains current knowledge of common health issues as well as different types of benefits and insurance

Requirements

• Mandatory High School Diploma or equivalent
• PREFERRED Community Health Worker certificate