Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
Day Shift
Description:
Full-time, benefited position, 40 hours per week. Monday- Friday; requiring at least one late evening.
POSITION PURPOSE
The Community Health Worker (CHW) is constantly engaged in the community served connecting patients within our Detroit Clinics and partnering organizations.The positionconducts outreach to help individuals connect to social service organizations as part of a team focused on improving health outcomes for patients throughout metro-Detroit. The CHW serves as a liaison/link/ intermediary between health/social services and the community to facilitate access to services and improve the quality and cultural competence of clients. In addition, the CHW builds individuals and community capacity by increasing health knowledge and self-sufficiency through a range of activities such as outreach community education, informal counseling social support and advocacy.
Trinity Health's Detroit Market, serves the primary care needs of both uninsured and underinsured adults in Michigan by providing primary care, limited diagnostic testing and imaging, transportation and pharmaceuticals. Trinity Health strives to eliminate the barriers to access to care that many individuals face. In addition, arranges for specialty care through relationships with specialists and partnerships with other organizations.
REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. One to three years related experience and/or training required. Valid Driver's license required.Michigan Community Health Worker Alliance certification preferred.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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