Coastal Health and Wellness is seeking a Bilingual Home Based Care Community Health Worker!

The Home Based Care Community Health Worker position is responsible for assisting CHW patients with health education, scheduling appointments for care before and after hospitalizations, in locating specific community resources, and accessing prescription assistance programs.

We can offer you:

• Excellent Benefits; including an Amazing retirement package, Paid Time Off plans, Affordable Medical Insurance, FREE Life Insurance, FREE Long-Term Disability, FREE Parking and much more!
• Team Oriented Environment
• Hourly Rate: $20.19

We want you to join our team of professionals and begin a long-term career with us!If you meet the criteria listed below, please apply.

Required:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent.

• 1+ years of experience in a clinical setting.

• Experience working with target populations of the Health District and the CHW Clinic or similar populations.

• Knowledge of adult learning principles, basic principles and techniques of interviewing and counseling.

• Knowledge of techniques for evaluating and monitoring patient situations and problems including behavioral health and medical issues sufficient to assist in the development and implementation of treatment plans.

• Community Health Worker certification preferred or willing to obtain within 1 year.

• 6 months+ experience working as a community health worker preferred.

• Must be familiar with medical terminology.

• Bilingual in Spanish REQUIRED.

• Program development and assessment experience preferred.

• Stanford Lay Leader training preferred.

• Ability to facilitate and/or co-facilitate group interventions.

• Experience working with populations living with chronic diseases.

• Knowledge of Case Management processes and resources.

• Knowledge of public assistance programs preferred.

• Ability for spur of the moment transportation without relying on organization vehicles.

• Must possess or ability to readily obtain a valid drivers license issued by the State of Texas for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

• Department of Motor Vehicle check may be required, if applicable.

• Customer Service Oriented.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent Computer Skills MS Office.

• Must be willing and able to work evening and weekend hours if necessary.

• Must be in compliance with GCHD Immunizations policy.

• Must be in compliance with ICS training requirements.

• Must pass criminal background check and drug/alcohol screening.

  An equivalent combination of education and work experience which appropriately demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the above-described essential functions will be considered when hiring for this role

  Traditional Duties:

• Promotes overall health and wellbeing of CHW patients by assisting patients in understanding and following care plans, individual goals and instructions given by their provider.

• Provides patient education on chronic diseases including but not limited to diabetes and high blood pressure.

• Maintains accurate records of health interventions, activities, service plans and results in an effective manner while strictly adhering to the policies and procedures in place, including HIPAA.

• Contacts patients after emergency department and hospital discharge to offer hospital follow-up appointments at CHW. Continues to follow up as needed, documenting the outcome of each interaction to be sure that patient is connected to care.

• Establishes positive, supportive relationships with patients, and their families and provides feedback.

• Helps patients in utilizing resources, including scheduling appointments and assisting with completion of applications for programs for hich they may be eligible; facilitates communication and coordinates services between providers; motivates patients to be active, engages participants in their health.

• Follow - up with patients via phone calls, home visits and visits to other settings where patients can be found.

• Assists patients in finding outside resources in the community.

• Oversees the PAP including but not limited to identifying covered drugs, completing PAP application, maintaining all files, and purging files in accordance with regulations.

• Generates reports as needed at the request of the manager or team lead.

• Answer patients inquiries and builds and maintains positive working relationships with patients, providers, nurse case managers, supervisors, and office staff.

• Continuously expands knowledge and understanding of community resources, services and programs provided.

• Collaborates with outside agencies to coordinate outreach activities for CHW.

• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

No Phone Calls Please

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