Community Health Worker - Humboldt, Eagle Grove, and Pocahontas Clinics
US-IA-Fort Dodge
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Req #: 171385
Type: Full Time Benefits
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Overview: UnityPoint Health Community Health Worker Family Medicine Clinics Humboldt, Eagle Grove, Laurens, and Pocahontas, IA 40 hours per week, Full-time + benefits Responsibilities: Care Coordination * Promotes positive customer relations in dealing with patients, visitors, and other employees. * Interacts with clients to promote a full range of health services; determines the benefit of each health program after assessing clients' willingness to enroll in available programs. * Provide cultural and linguistic health education information and current resource materials to individuals and families. * Utilize a holistic approach (considering physical, psych/social, spiritual, educational, safety and related criteria) appropriate to the age of the clients served in the assigned service area. * Refers families to clinical, social, and financial support using an established algorithm to assess patient and family needs. * Assist patients with accessing community-based resources by supporting them with applications, transportation needs and follow up on any referrals made to ensure patient utilizes identified community based resources. * Advocate for individual and community health. * Enhance patient's ability to effectively communicate with healthcare providers. * Works with staff and providers to create a care plan and communicates with them regarding the status of referrals and outreach efforts. Administrative Duties * Maintain documentation of patients served and support provided. * Complete data entry to track patient outcomes, identify challenges and recognize success. * Maintain up to date information about community-based resources in order to make appropriate referrals. * Identifies trends in barriers experienced by families when seeking care and provides data to team members. Qualifications: Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Experience: Strong understanding of community based resources. * Experience as a direct care worker * Familiar with the VNS Community Resource Directory and/or 211
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