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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Work Shift:

Days/Evenings (United States of America)

Location: Access Health/Tricounty Community Care Navigation - Tobias Gadson Blvd Charleston, SC

Shift: Full time day shift

Job Summary:

The Community Health Worker will conduct a variety of outreach efforts throughout the Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester Counties with specific focus on rural communities, uninsured adults and communities of color. Represents Roper St. Francis Healthcare the community to increase awareness and promote support for comprehensive, sustained community programs designed and targeted to meet the primary health care needs of under-served South Carolina populations. This position will help patients and their families navigate and access community services, other resources, and adopt healthy behaviors. Develops new collaborative efforts and partnerships to advance the mission of health equity for the Community Health department.

The Community Healthcare Worker (CHW) is also responsible for interacting and providing education to engaged patients. The CHW will follow an established plan of care designed to promote health status through patient self-management skills. The CHW will be responsible for working with patients in the community setting and clinical locations. The primary focus will be on health education and social support navigation activities with the patient – identifying resource needs and maintaining records of services provided.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High school diploma or GED (required).

Experience: A minimum of year of experience in a health care related setting or community agency is preferred.

Licensure/Certification: Healthcare Coaching Training/Certification must be successfully obtained within 6 months of employment for Home Health Positions and 1 year of employment for positions in Physician Partners Departments. Valid South Carolina driver's license with good driving record is required.

Primary Source Verification: N/A

This position requires operation of a vehicle for Roper St. Francis Healthcare business. Due to this job requirement, the selected candidate/employee must possess a valid, current South Carolina driver's license. In addition, the selected candidate/employee must be insurable under the Roper St. Francis Healthcare vehicle insurance plan, which will be verified by reviewing licensure and driving record.

Knowledge/Skills: Demonstrates exceptional customer service, communication and interpersonal skills. Must have good organizational and time management techniques. Demonstrates knowledge of community services, and proficient with computer systems. Ability to function with minimal direction.

Other: Demonstrates knowledge of office equipment to include fax, computer and phone

Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Roper St. Francis Healthcare teammate, you’re part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)

• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts

• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, and short- and long-term disability

• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

Department:

SC-CRPH CHW Changing Outcomes - Roper St Francis Healthcare

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@RSFH.com.