Community Health Worker - Ardmore - Mercy Health : Job Details

A community health worker is a front-line public health worker who is a trusted member of and/or has an unusually close understanding of the community served. This trusting relationship enables the worker to serve as a liaison/link between health/social services and the community to facilitate access to services and improve the quality and cultural competence of service delivery. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards. Qualifications: Education: High School Diploma or equivalent Experience: 1 year health care or social services experience Other Skills and Knowledge: Strong relationship and collaboration skills. Excellent communication skills. Ability to work independently. Compassion for poor and underserved members of the community. Basic Microsoft Office skills Preferred Qualifications Certification/ Registration: Community Health Worker Certification, if available Other Skills and Knowledge: Additional langua...Health, Worker, Skills, Retail, Healthcare