Job Summary

The Community Health Worker (CHW) provides quality bilingual, bicultural health education and screenings, advocacy, referrals and assistance to individuals and families served by St. Mary’s Health Clinics.

 The CHW works collaboratively in the clinic settings to provide resources and support for patients, families and staff, including interpretive services as needed.

 Following clinic visits, the RN and CHW partner to provide essential patient care coordination such as documentation, referral appointments, data entry, etc.

 Outreach activities related to health promotion and health screenings are functions of this position as well. Vaccine clinics are held at many locations in the metro area at varied times, especially in the fall, and include some evening and week-end hours.

Job Duties

• Provide health information through one-on-one educational interventions as well as group presentations at community sites.

• Under the supervision of an RN, perform blood pressure and diabetes screenings as required at clinic sites.

• Assist patients with the enrollment for potential health insurance or pharmacy discount programs.

• Provide necessary advice to support patient decision-making regarding choice of a medical home.

• Assist with the referral process for specialty care or community resources that may be available to promote optimal health.

• Document pertinent patient data in the patient medical record.

• Enter pertinent data in the SMHC data base for record keeping and statistical purposes for funders.

• Attend health fairs and/or community events representing SMHC, providing services as requested within the scope of the CHW role; events may require occasional evening or week-end hours.

• Submit progress reports to Nursing Supervisor regarding clinic sessions, patient issues or concerns or general clinic operations.

• Knowledge and understanding of varied cultural and ethnic norms and values, particularly the Latino / Hispanic community.

• Fluent in Spanish/English, oral and written.

• Participate in staff meetings, staff development sessions.

• Support activities of the Mexican and Ecuadorean Consulates, assisting with activities as necessary.

• Other responsibilities as assigned.raising or special outreach events

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• Minimum of high school diploma.

  Healthcare work experience. Prefer completion of Community Health Worker training and certification.

  
  Language: Fluency in written and oral Spanish skills
  

 Experience:

• Previous work experience in health care setting such as clinic or hospital.

   

  Required: 

• Valid MN driver’s license and vehicle to drive to/from clinics and transport clinic supplies as needed.

• Fluent in Spanish/English, oral and written. Solid knowledge and understanding of Latino/Hispanic culture.

• Ability to work occasional evening and weekend hours.

• Monday through Friday, 8:30- 5:00.

   

  During the Fall we conduct outreach activities. We are open one evening a week and weekends. Shifts are shared; not all shifts are worked by one individual.

   

  Salary:                   $23.50 - $24.00 per hour

  Benefits:              Medical, Dental, Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Retirement and employer contribution, PTO/Sick Leave, and Free Parking.

  Job Type:             32 hours / week. Mostly Monday - Friday day.
  May require some evening or weekends when hosting health fairs, events, vaccine clinics etc. When we are open an evening or weekend, shifts are shared and not all shifts are worked by one individual.

   

  Please send resumes to apply@csjstpaul.org