Community Health Worker

The Community Health Worker (CHW) is responsible for increasing access to health care by helping members and their families navigate community services and adopt healthy behaviors. The CHW supports the medical/ behavioral health teams through an integrated approach to care management and community outreach. As a priority, activity will promote, maintain, and improve the health of patients and their families. Duties will include providing social support and informal counseling, advocating for public health needs, and providing community outreach to potential patients. The CHW is expected to understand mental illness and addiction and be willing and ready to engage with clients who struggle with these issues at all levels. The CHW is responsible for collaborating with the organization’s multidisciplinary healthcare team to provide a thriving integrated system of care.