Community Health Worker I - Food Farmacy, Settegast Health Center - Harris Health System : Job Details

The Community Health Worker will serve as an integral member of Harris Health's interdisciplinary care team, partnering to help patients improve their health holistically. The CHW will work directly with patients to assess needs across all aspects of their lives, including economic and social challenges alongside their physical and mental health needs. The information gathered will support the development of a team-based action plan, and the ongoing work with the patient will include establishing the patient's priorities and working together on goals. The CHW will be the point person for a panel of patients, available and accessible to provide assistance. They will work alongside, and will be supported by, a care team associated with each patient in order to help improve patients' total health. Minimum Qualifications School Education: High School Diploma or GED - Licenses & Certifications: Texas DSHS CHW Certification required within 1 year of employment. Work Experience: Three (3) Yea...Health, Worker, Food, Healthcare, Patient, Skills