Community Health Worker
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Job Location:
Springfield, VT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Employment Type:
Full timeShift:
Day ShiftDescription:
This is a grant funded position. The Talent Acquisition Partner will be able to provide more details in the form of a Grant Funded Position Agreement.Position Purpose
The Community Health Worker assists individuals in the local community gain access to key social service and healthcare providers/services to better their health and improve their lives. This position is based out of Mercy Medical Center.
What you will do
Improve access to health and human services for target population through in-person interactions telephone contacts and coordination of referrals
Provide transportation as necessary
Facilitate enrollment in available federal state and local programs to increase access to health care and support services-- examples include: social security benefits food and housing services
Utilize a variety of teaching strategies including verbal handouts and/or video based on participant learning style
Provide basic education regarding chronic health conditions
Minimum Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Must possess a comprehensive knowledge of the local community
A current drivers license in good standing and the ability to drive a vehicle or have access to reliable transportation is required
Requires the ability to communicate with target population
Position Highlights and Benefits
Full time 40hrs M-F days
Excellent benefits - starting day 1!
Pay Range: $21/hr
Pay is based on grant-funding
Ministry/Facility Information
Mercy Medical Center has established itself as one of the leading providers of health care services in Western Massachusetts. Mercy Medical Center is a 182-bed acute care hospital in Springfield. Other facilities include Mercys Rehabilitation Hospital a comprehensive hospital-based rehabilitation center on the campus of Mercy Medical Center and Brightside for Families and Children an outpatient service offering counseling and family support programs.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives experiences and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.
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About Company
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 25 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity ... View more
