Community Health Director jobs in La Crosse, WI

Join our team as aCommunity Health Worker/Doulafor HUB, La Crosse!

As a Community Health Worker (CHW)/Doula, you help to bridge the gap between health care delivery and the social service sector for cost savings, improved population health outcomes, and increased client experience and engagement. Through community care coordination, a CHW will provide social, behavioral, and resource support to clients as they navigate the health care and social service systems. In addition, you will provide physical, emotional, and educational support for women throughout the birthing process (prenatal/labor/postpartum). The CHW/doula works in partnership between Gundersen's Healthy Living Center and Great Rivers HUB, and this position will utilize the evidence-based Pathways Community HUB model to bridge the gap between healthcare delivery and social services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Connect clients to health care/social service resources and help clients navigate those resources.
• Facilitate communication and client empowerment in interactions with healthcare/social service system.
• Provide education directly related to prenatal, birthing and postpartum.
• Support clients by providing prenatal and postpartum doula services and attending the client’s birth.
• Educate clients to help understand their health condition(s) and develop strategies to improve their health and well-being.
• Document in a timely and accurate manner all encounters, referrals, and follow ups in the CCS electronic database.
• Build strong relationships with other area public health professionals and health providers to create opportunities for collaboration and program outreach.
• Perform monthly home visits to clients.
• Help to build understanding and social capital to support healthier behaviors and lifestyle choices.
• Attend required Family & Children’s Center meetings and Great Rivers HUB meetings as appropriate.

This is a community based role, consisting of both work time in the office and in community settings. Travel within the community is required. Because the doula is expected to attend childbirth, some nights and weekends may be required and time can be flexed to meet this need.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ENVIRONMENT:

Education, Training & Work Experience:

Required:

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent
• Willing to obtain both Community Health Worker Certification and Doula certification if not already certified. Training will be provided through the agency.
• Upon hire and completion of CHW Certification, one should be able to demonstrate an understanding of (CHW) health care delivery systems and the Pathways community HUB model.
• 1-2 years of experience/knowledge with the following communities:
  • Low-income individuals/families
  • Pregnant Women
  • Families
  • Culturally & ethnically diverse populations
  • Individuals managing chronic diseases including cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills
• Interpersonal & coaching skills
• Strong organizational & time management skills
• A good driving record

Preferred:

• Minimum of one-year experience working or volunteering in human services, healthcare, community outreach, health education, or related direct service
• Knowledge of local resource agencies and resources available

Specialized Knowledge & Skills:Familiar with the human service delivery system, recovery principles and appropriate ethics and boundaries.

Equipment & Applications:Ability to use Microsoft Office programs, e-mail, scanner and FAX machine, as well as enterprise software.

Work Environment & Physical Demands:Indoor office environment, as well as work in the community setting or in client’s homes. Local travel will be required. Additional physical demands could include occasional lifting, bending, twisting or reaching.

Benefits at FCC

• Hours of work are generally Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
• Paid time off through accrued vacation and sick time & 9 recognized holidays plus anadditional floating holiday!
• Customize your insurance needs - medical, vision, and dental options to fit your family.
• Health Savings Account- FCC makes monthly contributions!
• Life insurance covered 100% by FCC.
• Short term and long-term disability insurance available
• 401(K) Savings Plan- FCC will match up to 3% of the employee’s contribution (a 50% match on the first 6%).
• Business Casual dress code policy dress appropriately per your schedule.
• Our Clients the biggest benefit of all is that you are making a difference by supporting members in your local community!