Community health worker

Qualifications

Excelling verbal and written communications. The ability to build trust and rapport in-person and over the phone with individuals from diverse background. Preference to those with healthcare experience.LathanHarris, Inc. assists CINQCARE and Grace At Home in their patient engagement and coordination service. The Community Health Worker position meets patients where they are and supports them in accessing services to reduce the need for frequent ER visits and fosters the minimization of social and health challenges. Services are supported and coordinated with a clinical care team.

Responsibilities

* Conduct in-home visits, establish rapport with patients and thier families to facilitate open communication and understanding of their health needs, provide patients with essential information about their health conditions and self management strategies, as directed by the clinical team

*Ability to utilize appropriate monitoring equipment for tele-health video visits

*Collaborate with healthcare providers, social workers, and community organizations to ensure that patients receive comprehensive care. This includes scheduling follow-up appointments, arranging transportation, and coordinating home health services.

*Assist patients in navigating insurance and healthcare policies, accessing community resources such as financial assistance programs, housing support, and healthcare services to help them manage their health effectively.

*Sensitivity to the diverse cultural backgrounds of patients and ensuring that care is respectful and tailored to individual needs and a strong demonstration of compassion and regard.

*Utilize evidence-based assessments and approaches to help patients identify and prioritize their health, address social challenges and utilize community-based resources.

*Establish and maintain working relationships with primary care providers, interdisciplinary teams, and community-based programs to insure coordinated care for patients.

*Engage in care coordination efforts to assist patients in identifying barriers to health and well being and collaborate to address those challenges effectively.

*Accurately document all visits and patient interactions in the electronic medical record (EMR) and team tracking systems, maintain detailed records and monitor processes.

Ability to build and effectively manage relationships internally and externally.

Good judgement, impeccable ethics, and a strong team player.

Unrestricted driver's license in home state required.

Work in Whiteside County, Ogle County, Henry County, Lee County and the surrounding areas

All inquires, please contact: Felicia Farmer [email protected]

Job Type: Contract

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 30 per week

Ability to Commute:

• Morrison, IL 61270 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Morrison, IL 61270: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person