Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Job Description:

The Community Health Worker (CHW) has accountability to partner with clinical and health plan teams to engage, advocate, educate, navigate, and coordinate with and on behalf of individuals who have been identified as having social needs that impact their health. The CHW will primarily be an embedded resource within the community and will be able to visit patients and members in home or community settings while also partnering with care management and care teams (e.g., clinics, emergency departments, homecare, health plan, etc.).

Core Responsibilities:

• Establish trusting relationships with patients and their families to help them become more engaged in their health. Help patients identify their potential; work to increase individual empowerment and create community connections.

• Conduct intake interviews with patients utilizing motivational interviewing and health coaching techniques.

• Facilitate timely enrollment and/or referral into applicable health and community resources. Assist the patient in navigating to referrals and health-related care settings, if needed.

• Follow-up with patients via phone, home visits, and visits to other community settings.

• Work closely with care managers and clinical teams to ensure patients have comprehensive and coordinated care. Contribute, in collaboration with Care Management, to the social needs areas of the patient’s plan of care.

• Support community partnerships in coordination with Community Health. Maintain relationships with key stakeholders in the community by serving as an advocate to improve health and social outcomes.

• Effectively communicate with patients in a manner that is easily comprehended and conveys empathy while also respecting the desires of the patient and their family.

• Contribute to the knowledge base of applicable community resources and their intended use or purpose.

• Participate in professional development and networking opportunities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate degree

• BLS certification

• Two (2) years healthcare or social services experience in an acute, post-acute, or ambulatory care setting

• Basic computer skills

• Demonstrated communication skills (e.g., listening, speaking, writing)

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in groups. Ability to take initiative and be proactive

• Able to conduct home visits

• Willingness to be present on-site in clinical and community spaces

• Current driver’s license, insurance, reliable transportation, and an acceptable driving record

Preferred Qualifications:

• MA Certificate or LPN license

• Experience with various populations, including those with limited financial resources, limited education background and communication barriers.

Physical Requirements:

Anticipated job posting close date:

08/29/2024

Location:

Patterson Primary Care Clinic

Work City:

Grand Junction

Work State:

Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$18.65 - $32.07

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits packages for our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/working-for-intermountain/employee-benefits/) , and for our Colorado, Montana, and Kansas based caregivers (http://www.sclhealthbenefits.org) ; and our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/working-for-intermountain/diversity/) .

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.