Community Health Worker Petersburg Center for Healthy Living Southside Regional Medical Center

Bon Secours

About us

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion collaboration excellence and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion human dignity integrity service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Community Health Worker Southside Regional Medical Center

Job Summary:

The Community Health Worker focuses on direct support outreach and engagement to improve community health outcomes focusing on improving health well-being and access to essential services. The Community Health Worker serves as a liaison between community members or patients and health and social service systems providing culturally appropriate health education and addressing basic social drivers of Health Workers may work in a variety of settings including serving in the community or assisting patients in physician practices based on specific market design.

Essential Functions:

• Builds trusting relationships with individuals and communities to mediate between individuals and health/social service systems. Identifies and engages individuals and families in need through outreach activities and community events.

• Evaluates the specific needs and challenges faced by community members including health social and educational needs. Identifies barriers such as housing food insecurity and transportation challenges and connects individuals to appropriate resources.

• May conduct outreach activities including home visits and participation in community health fairs and local events to build awareness and engage underserved populations.

• Maintains accurate and up-to-date records to support advocacy efforts monitor outcomes and contribute to program evaluation.

• May perform or assist with health education and/or basic health screenings such as blood pressure and glucose checks under appropriate supervision.

• Provides support to ongoing community health programs.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills duties requirements or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodation.

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
• Bachelors degree in Social Work Public Health Psychology or related field (preferred)

Required Licensing & Certifications:

• Community Health Worker (CHW) Certification in the state of practice (preferred; required within 12 months of hire)
• Valid drivers license with good driving record (required South Carolina only)

Experience:

• 1 year of recent experience in a community outreach or healthcare setting (preferred)

Skills & Abilities:

Hard/Tech/Clinical Skills:

• Proficient with computers and accuracy with data entry and Microsoft Office.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the fields concepts and principles.

Soft/Interpersonal Skills:

• Sensitivity and experience in working within different cultures.
• Ability to separate personal from professional interactions with clients and maintain professional/ethical boundaries.
• Ability to learn and implement new procedures and adapt to emerging community needs.
• Cultural competency and ability to work with diverse populations.
• Attention to detail
• Communication and Collaboration skills
• Critical thinking
• Teamwork
• Conflict resolution
• Active listening
• Relationship building

Training:

None