Community Health Worker
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Job Location:
Pittsburgh, PA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
East Liberty Family Health Care Center (ELFHCC) is a missiondriven Federally Qualified Health Center committed to providing wholeperson highquality health care to the communities we serve. We are seeking a compassionate communityfocused Community Health Worker (CHW) to support patients in accessing care addressing social determinants of health and improving overall wellbeing.
Position Summary
The Community Health Worker plays a vital role in connecting patients to resources providing education and building trusting relationships that support healthier outcomes. This role includes both clinicbased and communitybased work including home visits outreach events and coordination with partner organizations.
Key Responsibilities
- Build supportive trusting relationships with patients and families
- Conduct outreach home visits and followup to ensure patient engagement in care
- Identify and address social determinants of health (housing food access transportation utilities insurance etc.)
- Provide education and coaching around chronic disease management preventive care and healthy living
- Assist patients in navigating the health care system and connecting to community resources
- Serve as a liaison between patients providers and community organizations
- Document encounters and maintain accurate records in the electronic health record
- Participate in community events screenings and health promotion activities
- Support ELFHCCs mission by promoting equitable communitycentered care
Qualifications
Required:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Certified Community Health Worker (CHW)
- Strong communication interpersonal and relationshipbuilding skills
- Knowledge of local communities and willingness to conduct communitybased outreach
- Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse missiondriven environment
- Valid drivers license and reliable transportation
Preferred:
- Prior experience in community health case management outreach or social services
- Familiarity with FQHC settings health equity initiatives or traumainformed care
- Bilingual skills are a plus
What ELFHCC Offers
- Competitive compensation and full benefits package
- Missionfocused work that creates meaningful impact
- Supportive teamoriented environment
- Opportunities for training certification and professional growth
