Community Health Worker Full Time

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: A Community Health Worker (CHW) is a frontline public health worker who is a trusted member of and/or has a   remarkab le   understanding of the community. This trusting relationship   with the community   enables the CHW to serve as a liaison/link/intermediary between health   system a nd the community to facilitate access to services and improve the quality and cultural   proficiency   of service delivery.   In this role, works to improve health outcomes and eliminate racial, ethnic, and economic disparities in those outcomes.   P lays an important role in   build ing   individual and community capacity by increasing health knowledge and self-sufficiency through a range of activities such as outreach,   health   education, informal counseling, social support ,   and advocacy.   Requirements 1. Must possess a comprehensive knowledge of the local community   based on personal lived experience   and the ability to articulate the lived experience and perspective .   2. High school diploma or GED.   O ne to three   (1-3)   years   of   community involvement   experience .    Must   obtain   a   Trinity Health   or equivalent   CHW   certificat ion   within   three   months of hire .   3. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write simple correspondence.     4. Work requires ability to communicate orally and to   hear or   communicate with   focus   population.   Bi-lingual skills to work with patients in their native language are preferred ; certification as a   qualified   medical interpreter/translator is a plus   5. Basic Life Support (BLS) certificat ion is preferred.   6. Must be comfortable   working and serving in a diverse and inclusive environment ,   and   operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment with clinical supervision   where applicable .   7. Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health.   Pay Range $23.00 - $28.65 Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.