Blood Pressure, Case Management, Communication Skills, Community Health, Community and Social Services, Computer Skills, Dental Insurance, Electronic Medical Records, Employee Assistance Plan, English Language, First Aid, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Multicultural, Spanish Language, Vision Plan, Wound Care
LOCATION
Kansas City, MO
POSTED
12 days ago
The Community Health Worker (CHW) is responsible for helping patients and their families to navigate and access community services, other resources, and adopt healthy behaviors. The CHW supports providers and the Case Managers through an integrated approach to care management and community outreach. As a priority, activities will promote, maintain, and improve the health of patients and their family. CHW provides social support and informal counseling, advocates for individuals and community health needs, and provides services such as basic first aid, blood pressure screenings, and simple wound care.
Our robust benefits package includes:
403(b)
403(b) matching
Dental insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Vision insurance
Written and oral fluency in English and Spanish is preferred.
Experience working in a multi-cultural setting.
Experience working in a community-based setting for at least 1 to 2 years preferred.
Basic computer skills required, electronic medical record (EMR) experience preferred.
Understand the community served, community connectedness.
Good communication skills, such as listening well, and using language appropriately.
Ability and willingness to provide emotional support, encouragement and motivation to patients.