Community Health Worker
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Job Location:
La Crosse, WI - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 19 - 19
Posted on:
2 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Are you someone who looks out for others Helps neighbors Our Y is looking for people with a gift for caring to join our Community Health Worker team. These individuals help navigate and coordinate community healthcare and social service supports for vulnerable populations. This position will utilize the evidence-based Pathways Community Cares model in partnership with the Great Rivers United Way to accomplish this goal. You will join a supportive team in making a positive impact on the lives of La Crosse area families.
Responsibilities:
Assist clients in accessing community resources including health insurance food housing quality medical care and employment.
Partner with local schools to help families improve attendance
Facilitate communication and client empowerment in interactions with health care/social service systems.
Document client interactions and completed work on a computer database.
Requirements
High School Diploma
Experience working with families with young children
Lived experience case management or social service experience a plus
Bilingual a plus
Benefits
- Free Y Membership and Y programs
- 100% discount on school-age childcare
- 12% fully paid retirement after 2 years
- Full benefits package including PTO health dental life insurance
- Short-term disability and long-term disability
- Paid birthday off
- 35% discount on full-time child care center
- Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Company Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Key Skills
- Abinitio
- Lotus Notes
- Advocacy
- Apache Tomcat
- Informatica
- Interpretation
