Community Health Worker Job at SSM Health, Madison, OH

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  • SSM Health
  • Madison, OH

Job Description

Its more than a career its a calling.

WI-SSM Health St. Marys Hospital - Madison

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

This is a part time Community Health Worker position working onsite at Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish in Madison WI. The schedule is Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. for a total of 20 hours per week.

Job Summary:

Community Health Workers primarily work out in the community with community members of diverse backgrounds. This role works closely with healthcare teams and other community-based organizations through activities related to health priorities identified in the Community Health Needs Assessment and Improvement Plan.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Bridge the gap between communities and assist community members in navigating the health and social services systems and establish positive supportive relationships with community members and provide feedback.
  • Promote wellness by providing culturally appropriate health information and education to clients and providers.
  • Assist clients in accessing health related services including but not limited to obtaining a primary care provider and overcoming barriers to obtaining needed care and social services.
  • Increase self-efficacy to achieve wellness and help community members in accessing resources including scheduling appointments and assisting with completion of application for programs for which they may be eligible.
  • Provide direct services including lifestyle and survey assessments health education and basic health screenings and document all activities as detailed by direct supervisors.
  • Leverage strong interpersonal and communication skills while effectively working with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
  • Work collaboratively and effectively with a team build and maintain positive working relationships with the community members healthcare teams and community-based organizations.
  • Continuously expand knowledge and understanding of community resources services and programs.

EDUCATION

  • High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience

EXPERIENCE

  • One year experience working with people from diverse backgrounds or community programs

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
  • Frequent sitting standing walking reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
  • Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
  • Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms malfunctioning machinery etc.
  • Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
  • Occasional bending stooping kneeling squatting twisting and gripping.
  • Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
  • Rare climbing.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

  • None

Department:

Parish Nursing SM

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

20

Benefits:

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

  • Paid Parental Leave : we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).

  • Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned unpaid base pay(fees may apply)before payday.

  • Upfront Tuition Coverage : we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion national origin age disability sex sexual orientation gender identity pregnancy veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Part time, Work experience placement, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours, Shift work, Day shift,

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