About the Role
The Community Health Worker provides culturally appropriate health education and information to help community members access necessary care.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the care team to provide patient-centered care.
- Provide cultural mediation between community members and CommUnityCare.
- Empower patients and families to actively participate in their care management.
- Assist patients and families in setting personal goals and attending appointments.
- Coach patients in effective health condition management and self-care.
- Identify patient needs for internal and external referrals to social services and other resources.
- Serve as a liaison between patients and healthcare systems.
- Interface with providers and the clinic team to ensure patient adherence to treatment plans.
- Act as a patient advocate at medical or social service appointments to bridge system gaps.
- Follow up with patients via phone calls, home visits, and other settings as per program guidelines.
- Maintain ongoing communication with community partners and promote safety net programs at community events.
- Advocate for individual and community health needs and perform outreach activities.
- Maintain privacy and confidentiality of patient medical records and visits.
- Ensure all patient care and administrative tasks comply with regulatory and accreditation standards.
- Develop and maintain positive internal relationships with colleagues, managers, and staff.
- Interact respectfully and collaboratively with patients and their families.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Graduated from a high school or equivalent.
- One (1) year of experience working within a community health setting in a healthcare role or a community-based human service agency as a Community Health Worker (CHW), health educator, community outreach worker, or community organizer.
- Certified Community Health Worker (CHW) or completion of an approved 160-hour competency-based Community Health Worker training program certified by DSHS within the first six (6) months of hire.
- Valid Texas Driver’s License with no outstanding driving violations.
- Access to personal vehicle.
- Proof of $30,000/$60,000/$25,000 automobile liability insurance coverage.
Skills
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- High level of skill at building relationships and providing excellent customer service.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- High level of problem-solving skill.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent public speaking skills.
- Ability to communicate in various settings.
- Ability to work with diverse groups of people.
- Demonstrated familiarity with healthcare tools, technology, and systems (e.g., EHR, Microsoft Office).
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.
Experience Level
- One (1) year of experience
Education Level
- High school diploma or equivalent
