Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Community Health Worker (CHW) position whose primary function is to provide navigational and enrollment services to support individuals within the community in overcoming the Social Influencers Of Health (SIOH) barriers.

Position Summary:

This culturally and geographically connected individual serves as a link between underserved communities and existing community resources. Through outreach, home visiting, familiarity with local health and human service providers and advocacy, this individual assists clients in overcoming barriers to accessing healthcare, social services, education, and employment.

What you will do:

• Enrolls clients in available federal, state and local programs to increase access to health care, healthy food and social service programs.

• Conducts home visits as outlined in the Health Project’s health navigation program.

• Conducts outreach efforts to community and neighborhood organizations to promote the availability of Health Project Programs.

• Conducts client eligibility interviews and makes appropriate referrals to other services and programs.

• Manages client records and inputs necessary information into designated information systems in a timely manner.

What you need:

• Fluent in Spanish and English preferred

• Community Health Worker Certified, preferred.

• Two years of experience in outreach and enrollment work is preferred. Familiarity with local health and human resources

• GED/high school diploma required

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran