With compassion and commitment, Community Health Workers embody the Legacy mission of making life better for others. They do this by supporting and educating patients on navigating the healthcare system, conducting outreach and participating in the development of individual patient goals. Our Community Health Workers are advocates not just for our patients and the health of our community.
ResponsibilitiesThe Community Health Worker supports individuals, families, and the community in connecting to and navigating through the healthcare system. Works collaboratively with a team of health professionals to provide patients with opportunities to stabilize and improve their health. Serves as a bridge between the community and the system of health and social services. This position serves individuals with complex medical, mental health and/or chemical dependency needs. Community Health Workers have expertise and/or experience in public health and working in local communities. To the extent practicable, they share ethnicity, language, socioeconomic status, and life experiences with the residents of the community they serve. A Community Health Worker is a frontline public health worker who is a trusted member of and/or has a close understanding of the community served. This trusting relationship enables the worker to serve 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 service delivery. Patients are seen in various locations including the clinic, hospital, their homes, or similar environments.
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LEGACY’S VALUES IN ACTION
Follows guidelines set forth in Legacy’s Values in Action.
Equal opportunity employer/vet/disabled.
Compensation details: 26.59-38.01 Hourly Wage
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