Community Health Worker (Vinita)

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Full Time

Days

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Work Location: Onsite only at the Vinita campus (no remote or hybrid option).

Job Summary: The Community Health Worker is responsible for improving access to care, facilitating care coordination, strengthening community partnerships, and addressing social determinants of health that impact patient outcomes. This role serves as a liaison between health and social services and the community to facilitate access to services, improve the quality of service delivery, and to maximize the efficiency of service delivery.

Minimum Education: Associate's degree, vocational or technical school degree in nursing, public health, social work or a healthcare related field.

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification: A valid driver’s license, Motor Vehicle Report, and proof of vehicle liability insurance in amount required by Saint Francis Health System (SFHS) guidelines.

Work Experience: Minimum 1 year related experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of Microsoft 365 and other applicable software. Knowledge of rural health challenges and working with vulnerable populations. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal that present clear and concise information. Strong organizational and problem-solving skills. Ability to build trust with diverse populations. Data tracking and reporting ability. Ability to work in a team environment and collaborate with other CHW’s across Oklahoma.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Conducts proactive outreach within the hospital’s rural service area to identify unmet health needs. Builds trusting relationships with patients, families, and community organizations and supports community events, screenings, and health promotion initiatives. Assists patients in accessing medical, behavioral health, and social services and navigates healthcare systems and understand care plans. Identifies barriers such as transportation, financial limitations, or access challenges and assist in problem-solving. Provides culturally responsive education on preventive health, chronic disease management, nutrition, and wellness. Utilizes motivational techniques to support positive behavior change and reinforces provider recommendations and encourage treatment adherence. Screens for and address social needs including housing instability, food insecurity, transportation barriers, and accesses community resources to connect patients with the appropriate support services. Maintains accurate documentation of outreach activities and patient interactions. Assists with tracking outcomes related to population health goals and supports community health needs assessments and quality improvement initiatives. Develops partnerships with local agencies, schools, social services, and community organizations to address community needs and advocates for rural health needs and participate in initiatives that promote health equity. Coordinates with private, nonprofit, and faith-based organizations to leverage resources, facilitate access to social services, and supports population health initiatives and value-based care programs to enhance health outcomes and reduce healthcare disparities.

Decision Making: The carrying out of non-routine procedures under constantly changing conditions, in conformance with general instructions from a supervisor.

Working Relationships: Coordinates activities of others (does not supervise), Works directly with patients and/or customers, Works with internal and / or external customers via telephone or face to face interaction, Works with other healthcare professionals and staff, Works frequently with individuals at Director level or above.

Special Job Dimensions: None.

Supplemental Information: This document generally describes the essential functions of the job and the physical demands required to perform the job. This compilation of essential functions and physical demands is not all inclusive nor does it prohibit the assignment of additional duties.

Quality Attainment/Outcomes Measurements - Vinita Campus

Location:Vinita, Oklahoma 74301

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