Community Health Worker GCM-Atrium Behavioral Health-FT Days

Monday-Friday 8am-5pm.

Pay Range

Major Responsibilities:

• Provides direct services to clients such as health education and prevention programs.
• Collects andmaintainsclient records ensuring confidentiality.
• Acts as a liaison between clients and healthcare providers.
• Conduct follow-ups with clients to ensure their needs arebeing met.
• Conducts effective home visits and/or community events.
• Educates community members on self-management of health conditions and supports patients in developing healthier habits and proper use of the emergency room and providing information for alternatives.
• Assistcommunity members in understanding care plans and instructions.
• Facilitates access to community resources including but not limited to locating housing food clothing prenatal classes parenting and providers to teach life skills and relevant mental health services.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Licensure Registration and/or Certification Required:

• Completion of any required certifications or continuing education in community health within the first year of employment.

Education Required:

• High School Diploma or GEDrequired
• Experience working with the adult population preferred

Experience Required:

• 1 2 years

Knowledge Skills & Abilities Required:

• In-depth knowledge of community resources and health services.
• Ability to assess client needs and provideappropriate interventions.
• Experience working with diverse populations.
• Ability to engage medical providers primary care teams community-based organizations referralnavigatorsand social services agencies. Adaptability based on changing needs of the organization.
• Possesses knowledge of the community and population for related programs. Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community and work asa strong teammember.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills andgood communicationand literacy skills (in person telephonically and written) anddemonstratethe ability to develop rapport as an active member of the care management team.
• Validdrivers licenserequired excellent driving recordand havereliable transportation.
• Time will be spent tracking and contacting community members and community referral agencies meeting face-to-face with clients in their home environment hospital clinic school etc. Frequent changes are expected daily; therefore flexibility and adaptability are essential. Evening and weekend work may periodically berequired.
• Self-directed with excellent time management anddetailorientation.
• Adaptability based on changing needs of the organization.
• Knowledgeable ofsocial drivers of health community health and health literacy principles.
• Ability to navigate Epic or another Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Ability to navigate social care networks and platforms.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• This position requires travel therefore will be exposed to weather and road conditions.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
• Work in a variety of environments; an office environment a community members home environment and/or hospital/school/community agency or settings.
• Exposure to a medical setting and household conditions as well as communicable diseases could occur.
• There is occasional lifting of 10 20 pounds necessary to complete a task.

PreferredJobRequirements:

Education:

• Bachelors degree preferred

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our CommitmenttoYou:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs competitive compensation generous retirement offerings programs that invest in your career development and so much more so you can live fully at and away from work including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications skills relevant experience and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift on call and more based on a teammates job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical dental vision life andShort- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program