Community Health Worker

Transitions Of Care And Coordination

This position is part of the Ambulatory Care Management/Transitions of Care team and is one of nine CHW roles on the team. The role covers primary care practices along with secondary coverage for other primary care practices. The CHW is responsible for screening for health-related social barriers, provision of resources and facilitating successful navigation of the health care system and community resources.

Essential functions include:

• Assisting clients with arranging and keeping medical appointments. Assisting clients in accessing community resources such as food, clothing, shelter, and medical insurance. Mentoring, empowering and advocating for clients and families to help them increase independence and skills.
• Referring patients with social, emotional, and other challenges to appropriate service agencies for assistance.
• Communicating and collaborating with the clients and their families, program staff, and other professionals involved in the care of clients to coordinate services and to facilitate a supportive relationship between the client and their health care provider(s). Serving as a resource to program staff about situational and cultural factors impacting the client, family, and environment. Teaching clients and families about wellness, disease prevention, and self-management.
• Documenting services including assessments, plans, and periodic evaluations of goals, education, and other pertinent program data. Documenting trends and changes in the health of the community and providing input into program development and evaluation.
• Coordinating group meetings under the direction of the Program Supervisor. Collecting and documenting program data and other necessary evaluation data to ensure timelines and accuracy. Discussing trends, challenges, and other issues regarding data collection with the Program Supervisor.

Corewell Health cares for you with:

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent and successful completion of the paraprofessional CHW Training Program (Completion within 180 days from hire date).
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association WITHIN 90 DAYS Or
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross WITHIN 90 DAYS.
• LIC-Driver's License - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire.
• CRT-Auto Insurance - Upon Hire.

Preferred:

• Associate's Degree or equivalent.
• EMR experience.
• 3 years of relevant experience work experience.
• Knowledge and use of community resources; social, health and public agencies and services.

About Corewell Health:

As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.

Primary Location: SITE - 4700 60th St - Grand Rapids

Department Name: Care Management - Alternative Care - GR

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40

Hours of Work: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Days Worked: Monday to Friday

Weekend Frequency: N/A

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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.