Community Health Worker
Requirements:
Education and
Certifications:
High School
Diploma or GED is required.
Bachelors
Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Public Health, Community Health or related
major preferred
CHW
Certification preferred upon hire.
HeartSaver
CPR Certification is required for mobile clinics/COACH Program within 60 days
of hire.
Experience:
A minimum of
2 years’ experience working with vulnerable populations, like homeless
individuals/families, people with mental illness and substance use disorders is
highly preferred.
A minimum of
2 years’ experience in community-level health education or a related field
required.
Ability to
demonstrate problem solving skills and recommend solutions
Ability to
convey and/or receive written/verbal information to/from various audiences in
different formats
Ability to
promote and foster participation/collaboration among individuals and groups
Ability to
provide and/or support a level of work excellence and accuracy. You should
recognize and address flaws or errors that others may overlook
Ability to
use software applications and operate technological devices (e.g., computer,
laptop, tablet, smartphone, etc.)
Demonstrates
time management and priority setting skills
Why work here?
Beyond
outstanding benefits, competitive salaries and health and dental insurance, we
take pride in hiring the best employees. Our outstanding staff reflects the
culturally and ethnically diverse community we serve. They are proof of our
commitment to creating a dynamic, inclusive environment that fuels innovation
and the gold standard of patient care we strive for.