Community Health Worker - Specialty Courts
Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas · Columbus, Ohio, US
Description CORE VALUES The core values of Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas, Inc. (CHC/SEK) are dignity and stewardship. Each staff member is expe...
Job description
Description CORE VALUES: The core values of Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas, Inc. (CHC/SEK) are dignity and stewardship. Each staff member is expected to perform their job duties in a way that preserves dignity for our patients and maintains good stewardship of CHC/SEK’s resources. GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Community Health Workers (CHWs) at CHC/SEK are passionate about serving their community. CHWs strive to understand, motivate, and help our patients achieve their goals in health and wellness by eliminating barriers, collaborating with patients to set goals, and working within a multidisciplinary care team. This position will focus on addressing social determinants of health and navigating community members and families who are engaging CHC/SEK through CHC/SEK’s recovery court efforts and associated collaborations (e.g. victim services). This includes assisting with food insecurity, transportation, community referrals, benefits or assistance applications, and addressing individual barriers to excellent overall health and wellness. It also may include providing transportation in CHC/SEK vehicles, and delivering prescription medications to patients. Requirements: ESSENTIAL D...