Certified Community Health Worker - Southwestern Health Resources

Certified Community Health Worker - Southwestern Health Resources

Southwestern Health Resources is looking for a highly skilled Certified Community Health Worker .

Is that you?

Work Location: Southwestern Health Resources Headquarters, Hybrid: 1601 Lyndon B.

Johnson Freeway, Farmers Branch, TX 75234.

Work Hours: Full Time Days (8:00am-5:00pm) for 40 hrs/week (remote work allowed at manager's discretion)

Department Highlights:


* Hybrid Position


* Gain a sense of accomplishment by contributing to a teamwork environment.


* Receive excellent mentorship, comprehensive training, and dedicated leadership resources.


* Contribute and work on a cross functional team

Assists patients in referrals, follow-ups, and completing applications for services are done by the community health worker.

Establishing a close relationship with the patient is necessary for good comprehensive care.

Promote goal setting and strategic planning for the future 25%
Builds the patient?��s capacity by increasing health knowledge and self-sufficiency through a range of activities such as outreach, community education, informal counseling, social support and advocacy.

Coach patients in effective management of their chronic health conditions and self-care.

20%
Effectively work with people (staff, clients, doctors, agencies, etc) from diverse backgrounds in reducing cultural and socio-economic barriers between clients and institutions.

Build and maintain positive working relationships with the clients, providers, nurse case managers, agency representatives, supervisors and office staff 20%
Help motivate patient to be active, engaged participants in their health through active follow-up in the physician-initiated plan of care and/or the patient-centered action plan developed by a licensed team member.

Help patients develop and understand health management plans and goals.

15%
Document activities, service plans, and results in an effective manner while strictly adhering to the policies and procedures in place 10%
Help clients in utilizing resources, including scheduling appointments, and assisting with completion of applications for programs for which they may be eligible, coordinate transportation for their patients and conduct eligibility determination of services.

10%

What You Need:

Education
H.S.

Diploma or Equivalent Req
Associate's Degree Pref

Experience
1 Year Community Health Worker Experience Req or
1 Year Health Care Coordinator Experience Req

Licenses and Certifications
Other Certification of Certified Community Health Worker by the State of Texas DSHS Required within 12 months of hire 12 Months Req

Skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Exhibits excellent communication skills to the patients, staff, providers, and visitors should be the guiding principles
Basic computer skills are also necessary for this position
Interpersonal skills - ability to display a caring demeanor towards others.
Teamwork - Work collaboratively and...