Top Community Health Executive focuses on advancing local, state and national health advocacy efforts. Responsible for overseeing community-based health programs aimed at the prevention of disease and promotion of health. Being a Top Community Health Executive determines community health initiatives to pursue and directs best practices implementation. Participates in and approves grant proposals and monitors overall use of grant funds. Additionally, Top Community Health Executive oversees all community health programs from planning and design through implementation and evaluation. Typically requires a master's degree in area of specialty. Typically reports to a top management. The Top Community Health Executive manages a departmental function within a broader corporate function. Develops major goals to support broad functional objectives. Approves policies developed within various sub-functions and departments. To be a Top Community Health Executive typically requires 8+ years of managerial experience. Comprehensive knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Description
FLSA Status: Full-time, Non-Exempt
Compensation: $25.00-$30.00 per hour, DOE
Post Date: March 13, 2024
Close Date: Open Until Filled
To apply for this position: Please submit a resume and cover letter. Your resume will not be considered if a cover letter is not included.
Under the supervision of the Project Manager, in partnership with health plans and clinical providers, the Community Health Worker (CHW) works to build relationships with people experiencing homelessness and/or multiple chronic health conditions. The CHW provides advocacy and assists with connection to health services, housing and other social services. The primary goal for a CHW is to assist persons experiencing homelessness or various chronic health conditions to access health, behavioral health, housing and social services. The CHW will administer assessment tools, facilitate placement into emergency housing and connect to social services. The CHW will also assist program enrollees in obtaining health insurance, establishing care with a primary medical home, and following up on health care needs as appropriate. When applicable, the CHW will connect eligible persons with County Mental Health Plan and System of Care services. The CHW will work as part of a larger team within Community HealthWorks and the engage with various other community agencies and local service providers.
Job Duties
Requirements
Qualifications, Knowledge, Abilities
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be:
a. Subject to outside environmental conditions while conducting various levels of outreach to people experiencing homelessness.
b. In addition to working in a typical office environment, the health worker will be required to work in areas inhabited by people experiencing homelessness, to include working in unclean and hazardous environments such as shelters, home visits, homeless encampments, and community clinics, and dealing with challenging individuals.
c. Involved with clients, health provider personnel, government agencies (e.g. City of Sacramento, Department of Human Assistance, Department of Health and Human Services, Covered California, Department of Motor Vehicles, Social Security Administration, etc.), health provider personnel, community based organizations and partners under all conditions and circumstances.
d. Subject to hostile and emotionally upset clients, family members, personnel and pets.
e. Communicates with co-workers, health provider personnel, government agencies, community based organizations and partners.
f. Works beyond normal working hours, and in other positions temporarily when necessary.
g. Maintains a liaison with the client, their family, support personnel, etc., to adequately plan for the client’s care.
h. Maintains and participates in all job related training, certifications and renewals such as Mental Health First Aid, Motivational Interviewing and Certified Enrollment Counselor/Certified Application Counselor certification.
Physical Factors
Physically able to walk, stand, stoop and lift, good manual dexterity, visual and auditory acuity.
Desired Knowledge Successful candidates will have a strong knowledge of community resources in Sacramento and be familiar with community based health care delivery. Those with shared experiences with potential clients, including histories of incarceration, homelessness, mental illness, alcohol/drug use of disorder, etc. and experience navigating associated service delivery systems are encouraged to apply. Familiarity and working knowledge of Medi-Cal, CalFresh, and other public programs is preferred but not required.
To apply for this position: Please submit a resume and cover letter. Your resume will not be considered if a cover letter is not included.
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