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Oak Street Health
Philadelphia, PA, United States
Description Company: Oak Street Health Title: Community Health Worker Role Description The purpose of a Community Health Worker (CHW) at Oak Street Health is to act as the bridge between our patients, community, and medical systems in order to remove barriers and increase wellness across all life domains. A CHW is a patient's advocate or liai
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Job Source: Child Guidance Resource CentersPhiladelphia, PA, United States
PRIMARY FUNCTION :
The Community Health Worker (CHW) will play an integral role within Jefferson Health's Ryan White Program, providing essential support to individuals living with HIV who are low-income, uninsured, or underinsured. The CHW will assist individuals and communities to adopt healthy behaviors. The CHW will help patients and their families navigate and access community resources and services. The CHW will provide support to the selected practice care coordinators and providers through a team based care model. The CHW will provide social support, informal counseling, education on the various community resources and services, and advocate for individual and community health needs. The CHW will be a liaison between the patient/families and community service agencies.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Assists in developing and implementing care plans in cooperation with patients, families, and care providers
Identifies and help enroll eligible individuals in federal, state, and local private or nonprofit health and human services programs
Serves as a liaison between patients/families/communities and healthcare agencies
Provides Guidance and social assistance to patients families and community residents
Enhances patients' ability to effectively communicate with healthcare providers
Provides culturally and linguistically appropriate health education materials within the scope of training
Provides referral, follow-up services and schedule patient appointments as needed
Assists patients and families in understanding and carrying out their healthcare providers' advice
Follows-up whether patients are receiving and adjusting well to their care plans, providing additional resources as necessary.
Compiles and tracks community resources available to and used by Jefferson's patient population
Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the iSCORE values of Jefferson.
Conduct home visits (may not be applicable for all CHW)
OTHER FUNCTIONS AND COMPETENCIES: Self-motivated
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Proficiency in computer applications, including Microsoft Office and electronic health record systems
Maintain accurate records of client interactions, services provided, and outcomes achieved
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport and trust with diverse populations
Qualifications
EDUCATIONAL/TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:
High School Diploma or GED
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATION :
Certified Community Health Worker training program preferred.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :
Prior experience in community outreach preferred.
Conditions of Employment
Since this position will require the selected candidate to engage in regular contact with children in the form of care, guidance, supervision or training, you will be required to meet the requirements of the Child Protective Services Act, including the Pennsylvania State Police criminal background check, the Pennsylvania Department of Welfare child abuse criminal background clearance, and an FBI finger print based federal criminal records check. The selected candidate will not be allowed to commence working until all three (3) are completed satisfactorily.
Conditions of Employment
Covid Vaccination is a requirement for employment at Jefferson for employees working at Jefferson's clinical entities or at the University. If you are not currently vaccinated you will be required to receive the vaccination prior to hire date if you are offered employment, unless you request and receive an approved medical or religious exemption from Jefferson.
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