Community Health Worker-Raising St. Louis
About the positionResponsibilities• Work daily as a community liaison to identify gaps in care by assisting clients in accessing the necessary resources to remove barriers categorized as social determinants of health. • Provide referrals for appropriate services as needed by assisting in assessments/screenings or conducting follow-up care with patients in person, via phone, home visits and/or visits to other settings where clients are accessible. • Establish and maintain trusting relationships with clients on a daily basis to effectively work with an inter-disciplinary team, internal departments, and with community organizations.• Document and track ongoing activities, care plans, and results in an effective manner while strictly adhering to the policies and procedures in place. • Continuously communicate and expand knowledge of community resources, services and in the hospital or community based agencies the programs provided to reduce cultural and socio-economic barriers between the clients and institutions. Requirements• High School Diploma or GED• • BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position.The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job. Nice-to-haves• Community Health Worker Certification is preferred. Benefits• FT Benefits eligible position. • Hybrid work opportunity. • Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date• Disability insurance paid for by BJC• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution• 401(k) plan with BJC match• Tuition Assistance available on first day• BJC Institute for Learning and Development• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time• Adoption assistance Apply tot his job