COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER in Glenville, West Virginia at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center Inc

About Company:

Minnie Hamilton Health System is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) providing comprehensive, vertically integrated healthcare services to rural communities across West Virginia. With locations in Grantsville, Glenville, Arnoldsburg, and Coplin Health in Elizabeth, and as an affiliate of Vandalia Health, our system includes a critical access hospital, community health center, school-based health center sites, a nursing home unit, a swing bed unit, oral health care, rural health clinics, and 340B pharmacy services. We continue to evolve to meet the needs of our region, offering high-quality care in a setting surrounded by nature, outdoor recreation, and Dark Skies stargazing. At Minnie Hamilton, we’re proud to be a trusted healthcare partner, committed to improving lives and strengthening our community. Come join our team and see for yourself!

About the Role:

The Community Health Worker (CHW) will participate/integrate into Minnie Hamilton Health Systems (MHHS) clinics existing Chronic Disease Care Management Program as part of the care management team. The focus is to assist high-risk chronic disease patients with care coordination/self-management skills to improve patient outcomes. Interaction takes place with patients through patient appointments, telephonic calls, home visits and community events and programs.

CHW's are the community-based component of the chronic care management team who work closely with identified groups of patients providing in-home education, motivation for self-management skills and facilitate communication between the patient and their provider and care team.

Minnie Hamilton Health System Promotes "Organizational Excellence" as we uphold are corporate values, INTEGRITY, COMPASSION, ACCOUNT ABILITY, RESPECT, AND EXCELLENCE.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct outreach to community members to provide health education and promote wellness programs.
• Assist individuals in navigating healthcare systems, including scheduling appointments and understanding treatment plans.
• Identify social determinants of health affecting community members and connect them with relevant social and medical services.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers and community organizations to develop and implement health promotion strategies.
• Maintain accurate records of client interactions and report on community health trends to inform program development.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• Trusted members of the community being served
• Interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to express empathy and compassion
• Counseling/health promotion skills
• Ability to read and write
• Knowledge of community resources
• Understanding of professional conduct
• Basic electronic/computer skills
• CPR certification
• Proper vital sign measurement
• Valid and unrestricted driver's license, insurance card and willingness to transport patients.

Minnie Hamilton Health System Promotes Organizational Excellence as we uphold our corporate values, INTEGRITY, COMPASSION, ACCOUNT ABILITY, RESPECT, AND EXCELLENCE.