Community Health Worker
El Centro Family Health
Las Vegas, NM
As a Federally Qualified Health Center, 501c3, our mission is to provide affordable, accessible, quality health care to the people of Northern New Mexico. El Centro Family Health is seeking a full-time Community Health Worker dedicated to serving the needs of our community.
An ideal candidate should possess the following qualities:
- Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
- Attention to detail.
- Willing to travel to outlying clinics as needed.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Knowledge and fluent skills of Microsoft Office Excel and Word applications, internet explorer usage, and Outlook.
Responsibilities
The Non- Certified Community Health Worker (CHW) will be responsible for assisting with community outreach, health screenings, health fairs and School base health centers. Non- Certified CHW will assist patients and their families to navigate and access community services, other resources, and adopt healthy behaviors through health promotion, disease prevention and disease management. Provide social support and goal setting, health behavior changes and advocates for individuals and community health needs. The Non- Certified CHW support the clinical team (Medical/Behavioral/ Dental) through an integrated approach to care management and community outreach.
Minimum requirements
Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience: No experience required.
Certification: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS)
(Must be obtained within 3 months of hire).
Community Health Certification – (must be obtained within 2 years of hire).
Preferred requirements
Experience: Six months of clinical experience.
Bi –lingual-English/Spanish- Spanish/English- must have the ability to read, write and speak fluent Spanish and English.
Other Requirements: TST Screening, Hep B Vaccine or Waiver, Background Check, Current Driver's License and Proof of Automobile insurance.
Benefits
- 401 k Retirement
- 7 Paid Holidays
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- 100% Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance
- Employee Voluntary Supplemental Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)