Community Health Advocate - Catholic Health Initiatives : Job Details

The Community Health Advocate will be responsible for helping patients and their support team to navigate and access community services, other resources, and adopt healthy behaviors. The Advocate supports primary care providers and clinic staff through an integrated approach to care management and community outreach. The Advocate will provide social support, informal counseling, and advocate for the health needs of individuals and their community. Community outreach such as home visits and visits to community agencies may be necessary. Essential Functions include:

• Establishing trusting relationships with patients and their support team while providing general support and encouragement.
• Providing referrals for services to community agencies as appropriate.
• Helping patients connect with transportation resources and giving appointment reminders in special circumstances.
• Transporting patients is strictly prohibited.
• Exhibiting excellent working relations with patients, visitors, and staff, effectively communicating the mission of CHI Saint Joseph Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
• Working collaboratively with the health care team. Establishing positive communications and partnerships with providers, services, the patient, and the team.
• Continuously expanding knowledge and understanding of community resources, services, and programs which could be beneficial to patients being navigated.
• Acting as a community advocate between the patient/family and community service agencies.
• Attending regular staff meetings, trainings, and other meetings as requested.

The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed within this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Required Education: High school diploma or GED
• Required License/Certifications: KY Driver's License

Overview: Welcome to Saint Joseph Mount Sterling, a not-for-profit, faith-based hospital founded in 1918. Formerly known as Mary Chiles Hospital, Saint Joseph Mount Sterling serves as a 42-bed community hospital and is recognized as a 2024 Best Place to Work in Kentucky. Whether you are an experienced healthcare professional or working toward that, we invite you to experience Hello Humankindness with us! CHI Saint Joseph Health provides you with the same level of care you provide for others.

Pay Range: $17.89 - $25.27 /hour. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.