Community Health Worker, Behavioral Health Home

Requisition ID

2024-127067

Profession

Patient Care (Non RN/LPN)

Speciality

Behavioral Services

Location

Mesaba Clinic - Hibbing, MN

Shift

day

Hours per 2 weeks

72-80

Department

Behav Hlth Clinicians

Overview

Fairview Range is hiring a Community Health Worker for our Behavioral Health Home Department in Hibbing, MN.

The Community Health Worker (CHW) is responsible for helping community members, patients, and their family’s access and navigate community services and resources and adopt healthy behaviors. The CHW supports providers and team members through a coordinated approach to care management and community outreach. Activity will promote, maintain and improve individual and community health. The CHW provides social support and informal counseling, individual and group health education and advocacy for individuals and community health needs. Providing home visits and health screenings may be required.

Schedule: This position will work 72 to 80 hours per two weeks. The shift length will be 8-hours on the day shift. Weekends: No weekends

Benefits: This position is eligible for benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and so much more!

Internal posting through 2/25/2024.

About Fairview Range

Fairview Range is an affiliate of M Health Fairview, a partnership of Fairview Health Services, the University of Minnesota, and M Physicians. Together, we offer access to breakthrough medical research and specialty expertise as part of a continuum of care that reaches all ages and health needs. The most comprehensive health care network in northeastern Minnesota, Fairview Range includes Fairview Range Medical Center, Fairview Mesaba Clinics (with locations in Hibbing, Nashwauk, and Mountain Iron), Fairview Range Home Care and Hospice, and Fairview Transportation Services. Are you interested in joining our incredible team? Seize the opportunity by applying today!

Apply today to join our 34,000 employees and 5,000 system providers working to build lasting relationships with the people we serve: our patients, our communities, and each other.

Responsibilities/Job Description

As a Community Health Worker, you will be responsible for:

Promoting wellness by providing culturally appropriate health information to providers, patients, and/or community members.

Providing individual social and health care support.

Growing access to primary care through culturally proficient outreach and enrollment strategies.

Making referrals and coordinating services.

Advocating for individual and community needs.

Bridging the gap between communities and the health and social service systems.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Community Health Worker Certificate through an accredited program, or Associate’s Degree in Health, Human Services, or related field.

3 years’ experience working on community health projects, programs, or initiatives.

Community based leadership experience.

BLS

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in health, Human Services, or related field.

Experience teaching or presenting information to groups.

Experience with Microsoft Office.

Multicultural healthcare experience or healthcare experience in other countries.

Keywords: Behavioral Health, Community Health Certification, Human Services