Community Health Worker-Raising St. Louis
About the position Responsibilities • Work daily as a community liaison to identify gaps in care by assisting clients in accessing the necessary resources to remove barriers categorized as social determinants of health. • Provide referrals for appropriate services as needed by assisting in assessments/screenings or conducting follow-up care with patients in person, via phone, home visits and/or visits to other settings where clients are accessible. • Establish and maintain trusting relationships with clients on a daily basis to effectively work with an inter-disciplinary team, internal departments, and with community organizations. • Document and track ongoing activities, care plans, and results in an effective manner while strictly adhering to the policies and procedures in place. • Continuously communicate and expand knowledge of community resources, services and in the hospital or community based agencies the programs provided to reduce cultural and socio-economic barriers between the clients and institutions. • BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job. Requirements • High School Diploma or GED • <2 years of experience Nice-to-haves • Community Health Worker Certification is preferred. Benefits • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date • Disability insurance paid for by BJC • Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution • 401(k) plan with BJC match • Tuition Assistance available on first day • BJC Institute for Learning and Development • Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts • Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time • Adoption assistance Apply tot his job