Community Health Worker

Georgetown Hospital System • Georgetown, SC

28d

About The Position

Community Health Worker Are you passionate about quality and committed to excellence? Consider joining our Tidelands Health team. As our region's largest health care provider, we are also one of our area's largest employers. More than 2,500 team members at more than 70 Tidelands Health locations bring our healing mission to life each day. A Brief Overview The Community Health Worker works with individuals who are experiencing barriers to accessing health care services adhering to HIPPA Policies. Establish positive relationships with participants and provides feedback that reinforces use of primary care providers as the participant's point of care, and assistance with barriers to accessing or adhering to care plans. The Community Health Worker will build community partnerships that support individual engagement in age and gender preventative services. The CHW will need to have the ability to work weekends and attend evening events, and have a valid South Carolina driver's license that is in good standing,

Requirements

• High School Diploma Required
• Any combination of three (3) years health/social services experience Required
• Proficient communication skills, both oral and written, required.
• Ability to multi-task
• Proficient in using word, excel, and outlook.
• valid South Carolina driver's license that is in good standing

Nice To Haves

• Associate's Degree Preferred
• Bachelor's Degree Preferred
• Bilingual speakers, specifically Spanish, highly encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

• Build bridges between participants and the Health Education Services available by developing and participation in community outreach activities.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with hospital partners, community members, medical providers, community agencies, from diverse backgrounds to promote the services offered by Community Health Resources and engagement with recommended age and gender preventative care. These services include but are not limited to Diabetes Prevention Program, diabetes education, Hypertension Program, gym scholarships with Health Point and the YMCA partnerships, and preventative screenings such as mammograms and colonoscopies.
• Collaborate with team members to complete tasks and duties in supporting the work of the Community Health Resources department. Participation in case staffing to effectively communicate with team members and meet the need of the participants in a patient centered manner. Directly support and participate in the department’s wellness events.
• Participate in community collaboratives as assigned. Increase Tidelands Health presence in various sectors of the community, increasing awareness of Tidelands Health resources, transferring knowledge of a collaboratives work to the broader staff in the Community Health Resource team.
• Document using the approved software in a timely and effective manner adhering to policies and procedures related to HIPAA
• The community health worker always exhibits exemplary customer relationships skills
• Adhere to strength focused language for conversations related to participant behaviors and care planning needs
• Will be required to transport participants to healthcare appointments, as needed, utilizing TCCN departmental vehicle

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED