Community Health Worker

A community health worker is a front-line public health worker who is a trusted member of and/or has an unusually close understanding of the community served. This trusting relationship enables the worker to serve as a liaison/link between health/social services and the community to facilitate access to services and improve the quality and cultural competence of service delivery. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission values and Mercy Service Standards.

Minimum Required QualificationsEducation:High School Diploma or equivalentLicensure:NoneExperience:1 year health care or social services experienceCertification/Registration:NoneOther Skills and Knowledge:Strong relationship and collaboration skillsExcellent communication skillsAbility to work independentlyCompassion for poor and underserved members of the communityBasic Microsoft Office skillsPreferred QualificationsEducation:NoneLicensure:NoneExperience:NoneCertification/Registration:Community Health Worker Certification if availableOther Skills and Knowledge:Additional language skills as applicable to community

From day one Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical dental and vision coverage paid time off tuition support and matched retirement plans for team members working 32 hours per pay period.

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