Community Health Worker
A Plus Family HealthCare A Plus Family HealthCare Sonora, KY Sonora, KY Full-time Full-time $15 - $19 an hour $15 - $19 an hour 20 hours ago 20 hours ago 20 hours ago A Community Health Worker (CHW) for a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) is a frontline public health professional who bridges healthcare providers and their communities.
CHWs often profoundly understand the communities they work with, including their culture, language, and social determinants of health.
Their primary goal is to improve access to healthcare services, promote health equity, and empower individuals to adopt healthy behaviors.
CHWs are crucial to the FQHC's mission to provide accessible, high-quality, and affordable healthcare services to underserved communities.
Key ResponsibilitiesHealth Education and Promotion ? Provide culturally appropriate health education and information to individuals and groups in the community, helping them understand and manage their health conditions, adopt healthy behaviors, and navigate the healthcare system.
? Conduct outreach activities and facilitate workshops or presentations on health topics relevant to the community, such as nutrition, mental health, and chronic disease management.
Patient Advocacy and Navigation ? Assist patients in overcoming barriers to accessing healthcare services, such as language, transportation, or financial issues.
? Guide patients through the healthcare system, connecting them with appropriate services and resources and helping them understand their rights and responsibilities as patients.
Care Coordination and Case Management ? Collaborate with healthcare providers, social workers, and other team members to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients with complex health and social needs.
? Monitor patients' progress, provide ongoing support and follow-up, and advocate for patients' needs within the healthcare system.
Community Outreach and Engagement ? Identify community health needs and priorities, and work with the FQHC and community partners to develop and implement targeted interventions and programs.
? Build and maintain relationships with community stakeholders, such as schools, faith-based organizations, and local government agencies, to foster collaboration and support for community health initiatives.
Cultural Competency and Diversity ? Serve as a liaison between the FQHC and its diverse communities, promoting cultural understanding and ensuring that healthcare services are responsive to patients' needs, values, and preferences.
? Provide feedback and guidance to the FQHC on strategies to enhance cultural competency, reduce health disparities, and improve patient satisfaction.
Data Collection and Reporting ? Collect patient demographics, health behaviors, and outcomes data to inform program planning, evaluation, and quality improvement efforts.
? Participate in monitoring and evaluating community health initiatives, documenting successes and challenges, and contributing to program impact and effectiveness reports.
In summary, a Community Health Worker for an FQHC is a public health professional who bridges healthcare providers and the community.
Their duties include health education and promotion, patient advocacy and navigation, care coordination and case management, community outreach and engagement, cultural competency and diversity, and data collection and reporting.
By working closely with the FQHC and the community, CHWs are vital in improving access to healthcare services, promoting health equity, and empowering individuals to lead healthier lives.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$15.
00 - $19.
00 per hour Expected hours:
32 per week
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Medical specialties:
Primary Care Schedule:
8 hour shift Ability to Commute:
Sonora, KY 42776 (Required) Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
CHWs often profoundly understand the communities they work with, including their culture, language, and social determinants of health.
Their primary goal is to improve access to healthcare services, promote health equity, and empower individuals to adopt healthy behaviors.
CHWs are crucial to the FQHC's mission to provide accessible, high-quality, and affordable healthcare services to underserved communities.
Key ResponsibilitiesHealth Education and Promotion ? Provide culturally appropriate health education and information to individuals and groups in the community, helping them understand and manage their health conditions, adopt healthy behaviors, and navigate the healthcare system.
? Conduct outreach activities and facilitate workshops or presentations on health topics relevant to the community, such as nutrition, mental health, and chronic disease management.
Patient Advocacy and Navigation ? Assist patients in overcoming barriers to accessing healthcare services, such as language, transportation, or financial issues.
? Guide patients through the healthcare system, connecting them with appropriate services and resources and helping them understand their rights and responsibilities as patients.
Care Coordination and Case Management ? Collaborate with healthcare providers, social workers, and other team members to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients with complex health and social needs.
? Monitor patients' progress, provide ongoing support and follow-up, and advocate for patients' needs within the healthcare system.
Community Outreach and Engagement ? Identify community health needs and priorities, and work with the FQHC and community partners to develop and implement targeted interventions and programs.
? Build and maintain relationships with community stakeholders, such as schools, faith-based organizations, and local government agencies, to foster collaboration and support for community health initiatives.
Cultural Competency and Diversity ? Serve as a liaison between the FQHC and its diverse communities, promoting cultural understanding and ensuring that healthcare services are responsive to patients' needs, values, and preferences.
? Provide feedback and guidance to the FQHC on strategies to enhance cultural competency, reduce health disparities, and improve patient satisfaction.
Data Collection and Reporting ? Collect patient demographics, health behaviors, and outcomes data to inform program planning, evaluation, and quality improvement efforts.
? Participate in monitoring and evaluating community health initiatives, documenting successes and challenges, and contributing to program impact and effectiveness reports.
In summary, a Community Health Worker for an FQHC is a public health professional who bridges healthcare providers and the community.
Their duties include health education and promotion, patient advocacy and navigation, care coordination and case management, community outreach and engagement, cultural competency and diversity, and data collection and reporting.
By working closely with the FQHC and the community, CHWs are vital in improving access to healthcare services, promoting health equity, and empowering individuals to lead healthier lives.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$15.
00 - $19.
00 per hour Expected hours:
32 per week
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Medical specialties:
Primary Care Schedule:
8 hour shift Ability to Commute:
Sonora, KY 42776 (Required) Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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