Community Health Worker

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Pennsylvania.

📋 Description

• Serves as a connector between healthcare providers, community-based organizations, and individuals within the community.

• Advocates for health promotion, aims to reduce disparities, and enhances service delivery throughout the care continuum.

• Engages in outreach efforts and delivers health education.

• Aids patients in navigating health systems effectively.

• Identifies obstacles to care and supports modifications in service delivery.

• Strengthens individual and community capacity through outreach initiatives, community education, social support, and advocacy efforts.

• Acts as a liaison between communities and healthcare systems/agencies.

• Offers guidance and social support to patients and the healthcare team.

• Improves patients' communication abilities with healthcare providers and care team members.

• Delivers culturally and linguistically appropriate health education informed by evidence-based resources.

• Advocates on behalf of patients, families, caregivers, and communities to secure necessary care and resources.

• Updates healthcare providers and care team members regarding barriers that hinder patients' adherence to care plans and their navigation of the healthcare system.

• Cultivates and sustains collaborative relationships with community-based organizations throughout the care continuum.

⛳️ Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Minimum of one year of experience in a community-based environment, whether as a student, volunteer, paid worker, or community resource advocate.

• Familiarity with local community and available resources.

• Ability to function independently as well as work collaboratively.

• Proven capability to initiate, embrace, and adapt to change.

• Strong time management and organizational skills.

• Recognizes and respects diversity among individuals.

• Basic computer proficiency.

• Ability to engage with diverse populations, including families, the elderly, pregnant women, and underserved communities.

• Must obtain PA State Certification as a Community Health Worker within one year.

• Must acquire American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification upon hire in the State of Pennsylvania.

• Valid Driver's License from Pennsylvania required upon hire.

• Capable of lifting and carrying 25 lbs; frequent sitting and standing; regular keyboard usage; patient care providers may need to kneel, bend, squat, and perform CPR.

• Bilingual in English and Spanish (both written and oral) is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Day shift schedule.

• Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM; flexibility as required.