Posting Note: We are seeking a personable, adaptable, and compassionate professional to support children and families through care coordination, health education, and resource navigation. This is a new and growing program requiring flexibility and comfort with change.
Qualifications
Minimum three (3) years of healthcare or related experience
Experience with care coordination and resource coordination
Knowledge of medical terminology
CHW – ADHS Certification required
Bilingual preferred
Skills
Strong interpersonal, communication, and interviewing skills
Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
Organized with the ability to manage multiple patient records
Team-oriented with strong adaptability and flexibility
Comfortable providing health education and coaching
Proficient with email, Microsoft Office, and patient record systems
Additional Details
Full-time position
Thomas location
Standard schedule: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, with flexibility as needed
A Community Health Worker (CHW) is a nonmedical health worker who serves as a liaison between health, social services, and the community to facilitate access to services, improve the quality and cultural competence of service delivery, and facilitate coordination of services to improve medical and behavioral health outcomes. The Community Health Worker helps eliminate disparities in care to make healthcare systems more equitable by providing health system navigation and resource coordination. By helping with the coordination of care and providing health promotion, this role assists patients with complex conditions and manage office visits, testing services and treatments.