Responsibilities include: Helping individuals and families access health resources Facilitating communication and client empowerment in interactions with health care/social service systems Helping health care and social service systems become culturally relevant and responsive to their service population

Job brief We are looking for a Community Health Worker to join our team and work as the frontline public health worker for our patients in the community. This position will serve as a liaison between the health services and our community to facilitate access to quality service and health care delivery.

Community Health Worker responsibilities include staffing tables at community events, helping patients complete applications and other paperwork and completing checks on individuals with specific health conditions.

Ultimately, you will work with a diverse range of people to ensure they have access and resources needed to meet their health needs while out in the community.

Responsibilities Helping people understand their health condition(s) and develop strategies to improve their health and well being Helping to build understanding and social capital to support healthier behaviors and lifestyle choices Delivering health information using culturally appropriate terms and concepts Linking people to health care/social service resources Providing informal counseling, support and follow-up as needed with patients Requirements and skills Proven work experience as a Community Health Worker or similar role Experience working with people of different cultures and socio-economic backgrounds Understanding of the healthcare system and how to help patients find necessary resources. (CHWs) help individuals with complex health conditions to navigate the healthcare system. They advocate for and liaise between their patients and a variety of healthcare and human services organizations. In this model, CHWs also support individuals by:

Providing information on health and community resources Coordinating transportation Making appointments Delivering appointment reminders CHWs may work with patients to develop a care management plan and use tools such as food and exercise logs to track progress over time. In one rural CHW program, CHWs served as care transition coaches for older adults living in rural communities who were discharged from home health services. In another rural program, CHWs contacted patients who were recently diagnosed with a chronic disease to answer questions and make appointments. Any other role deemed necessary by your Team Leader. CHWs to connect service user to social, behavioral health, and substance use disorder services.
A bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field is preferred. Training will be provided for the right candidate.

To apply send cover letter and cv to recruitment@ohanarecruitment.com