Community Health Worker

JOB SUMMARY AND SPECIFICATIONS JOB SUMMARY Under general supervision, performs community outreach, facilitates individual and group health education sessions, provides client referral to care and services, and builds partnerships with local community organizations to promote health, reduce disparities and improve service delivery. Links resources of MHP with the understanding of the socio-economic needs and culture of the populations/communities served to identify barriers to individual health and to advocate for changes to improve community health. Upholds the mission, vision, values, and customer service standards of MHP. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Professional # Technical Skills One-year experience working with clients in a community-based setting. Highly skilled in the use of personal computers, including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office applications.# Education High school diploma or equivalent. License(s) or Certification(s) Community Health Worker (CHW) certification from an accredited program within six (6) months of hire. Valid driver#s license and proof of insurance to be validated at least every six (6) months. Other Skills or Requirements Ability to handle self well in stressful situations; ability to communicate well with others; ability to work individually as well as part of a team; ability to work and communicate effectively with diverse populations; ability to demonstrate flexibility, initiative, and professionalism; ability to multi-task. Life experiences reflective of the community/target population served. Outstanding interpersonal, administrative, and organizational skills. Skilled to Care for Certain Age-Related Patient Groups (incumbents will be skilled in the care of the following patient groups) _____ Does not apply _____ Adolescence (13-17 years) __X__ All age groups _____ Infants (0-1 year) _____ Geriatric (65+ years) _____ Pediatric/Early Childhood (1-12 years) _____ Adult (18-64 years)