Community Health Worker - Charleston Area at Womencare Inc. – Charleston, West Virginia

The candidate must live in the Charleston Area.

Qualifications:

• Trusted member and resident in the community being served.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Ability to express empathy.
• Counseling/health promotion skills.
• Ability to read and write.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Understanding of professional conduct.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Basic Function:

This position will assist high-risk patients with the care coordination in their home and community. There will be interactions with patients through weekly home visits, facilitation of communication between the patient and their provider.

• Help patients apply disease self-management plans in the context of their home and community.
• Provide emotional and social support.
• Link individuals with clinical, community and other resources and serve as a liaison between patients and the clinical care coordination team.
• Provide ongoing, flexible, accessible support for patients as their needs change.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Works under direction of the health care team.
• Assists patients in self-management of chronic illnesses and medication adherence as directed by the medical provider.
• Acts as a bridge between individuals, families, communities and health and human services.
• Provides culturally appropriate health education, information and outreach in community-based settings, usually in the patient's home.
• Provide services, such as advising on access to health and human services, social support, care coordination and health screenings available.
• Maintain updated client records with plans, notes, appropriate forms or related information.
• Advise clients or community groups on issues related to improving general health such as diet or exercise.
• Identify or contact members of high-risk or otherwise targeted groups, such as member of minority populations, low-income populations, or pregnant women.
• Contact clients in person, by phone, or in writing to ensure they have completed required or recommended actions.
• Distribute flyers, brochures, or other informational or educational documents to inform members of a targeted community.
• Refer community members to needed health services.
• Attend community meetings or health fairs to understand community issues or build relationships with community members.
• Collect information from individuals to compile vital statistics about the general health of the community.