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Benton Harbor, MI - USA

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Job Summary

Provides peer support and role modeling related to the improvement of life skills and health/wellness to individuals and their families during personal interactions including home visits telephone calls etc. Instructs individuals and their families about wellness chronic disease prevention and self-management. Assists clients and their families with accessing appropriate community resources. Assists with the coordination of group support programs and provides ongoing contact. Cultural competency and shared-life experiences with client population is preferred. Must have reliable transportation and be able to drive to and from appointments.

Essential Functions

  • Participates in community events and activities that promote the awareness of health maintenance and disease prevention.

  • Conducts home visits to determine client and family needs. Assists with the development and implementation of care plans to meet identified needs and provides program services. Follows up with clients families and community agencies to evaluate effectiveness of services provided and to develop a proactive plan for future needs.

  • Assists clients with arranging and keeping medical appointments. Assists clients in accessing community resources such as food clothing shelter and medical insurance. Mentors empowers and advocates for clients and families to help them increase independence and skills.

  • Refers patients with social emotional and other challenges to appropriate service agencies for assistance.

  • Communicates and collaborates with the clients and their families program staff and other professionals involved in the care of clients to coordinate services and to facilitate a supportive relationship between the client and their health care provicer(s). Serves as a resource to program staff about situational and cultural factors impacting the client family and environment. Teaches clients and families about wellness disease prevention and self-management.

  • Documents services including assessments plans and periodic evaluations of goals education and other pertinent program data. Documents trends and changes in the health of the community and provides input into program development and evaluation.

  • Coordinates group meetings under the direction of the Program Supervisor. Collects and documents program data and other necessary evaluation data to ensure timelines and accuracy. Discusses trends challenges and other issues regarding data collection with the Program Supervisor.

Qualifications

Required

  • High School Diploma or equivalent and successful completion of the paraprofessional CHW Training Program (Completion within 180 days from hire date)
    • CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association WITHIN 60 DAYS United/Kelsey Lifestyles; WITHIN 90 DAYS Healthier Communities 60 Days Or
    • CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross WITHIN 60 DAYS United/Kelsey Lifestyles; WITHIN 90 DAYS Healthier Communities 60 Days
    • LIC-Drivers License - STATEMI State of Michigan Upon Hire
    • CRT-Auto Insurance - UNKNOWN Unknown Upon Hire

    Preferred

    • Associates Degree or equivalent

    • 3 years of relevant experience Work experience

    • Knowledge and use of community resources; social health and public agencies and services.

      How Corewell Health cares for you

      Primary Location

      SITE - 133 West Main - Benton Harbor

      Department Name

      Wellness Center - CHS

      Employment Type

      Full time

      Shift

      Day (United States of America)

      Weekly Scheduled Hours

      40

      Hours of Work

      8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

      Days Worked

      Monday to Friday

      Weekend Frequency

      Variable weekends

      CURRENT COREWELL HEALTH TEAM MEMBERS Please apply through Find Jobs from your Workday team member account. This career site is for Non-Corewell Health team members only.

      Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members patients visitors and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR Varicella Tdap and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process to perform the essential functions of a job or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability pregnancy or sincerely held religious belief.

      Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race color national origin sex disability age religion genetic information marital status height weight gender pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity or expression veteran status or any other legally protected category.

      An interconnected collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system we advocate for equity as we care for our patients our communities and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity equity and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

      You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.

      Employment Type

      Full-Time

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