Community Health Worker – Part Time

Creates and provides education and resources to high risk families and individuals within the community. Serves as a liaison between the community and caregiver team to support and provide resources for individuals and the community through activities such as outreach, community education, social support, and advocacy.

Provides educational activities for families, individuals, and the community to promote health knowledge and self-sufficiency and to assist individuals in developing skills related to improving health. Motivates patients to be active and engaged participants in their health.

Meets with patients in-person or by telephone and serves as an advocate and resource to support them through various issues or needs and to promote and guide their health and well-being.

Identifies available community based resources and programs for individuals and families based on their need. Educates and encourages individuals to proactively use agencies and community resources.

Develops strong collaborative relationships within Aurora Health Care and the community. Develops and shares knowledge about community services, agencies and other individuals that may aide patients.

Supports patient centered care and performs various clinical support tasks under clinical supervision, such as filing, retrieving, documenting, and/or delivering patient information and completing forms. Maintains appropriate documentation and records.

Scheduled Hours

Mostly 1st shift Monday – Friday with some evening hours and some Saturdays.

Part Time. 40 hours every two week pay period.

Licenses & Certifications

None Required.

Degrees

High School Graduate, or

Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED), and

Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in Community Health.

Abillity to speak a refugee language such as Rohingya, Burmese, Karen, Congolese, Swahili, Kinyarwanda, Somali, Burmese, Arabic and others.

Required Functional Experience

Typically requires 1 year of experience in community outreach, health education, or in a role representing or supporting local community agencies.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Excellent customer service skills.Demonstrates an ability and willingness to work collaboratively with others for concise and timely flow of information.Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and critical thinking skills.Ability to effectively communicate with patients, presenting a pleasant demeanor during conversations.Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information according to policies.Intermediate computer and phone skills, including knowledge and experience with data entry, Microsoft Office, and Internet Explorer.Ability to gain knowledge of local community agencies.