Community Health Worker

COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER

JOB DESCRIPTION

DEPARTMENT: Outreach

REPORTS TO: Enabling Services Director/Office Manager

PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Must have a valid Certified Medical Assistantcertificate.

· Linking patients to needed resources such as: health care, housing, government entitlements etc.

· Provide crisis resources and link to appropriate interventions as appropriate.

· Refers patients to Navigator Services for available Insurance options and assistance with enrollment process.

· Assist with public Outreach and Community Education in various workplace and community settings, including schools and other venues.

· Provide SICHC access numbers and website

· Attend meetings with/behalf of patient as an advocate

· Provide phone, written or face to face communication and follow up to improve compliance.

· Collects and enters