Community Health Worker - Presbyterian Healthcare Service : Job Details

Participates in presentations to clinics and hospital staff. Seeks and completes training opportunities directly related to CHW specialty and/or CHW Core Competency training class to build their subject matter expertise. Co-facilitates health and wellness classes, workshops and/or trainings. Assists with orientation and mentoring of new team members. Participants in local, regional or state community health care worker events/meetings. Screen patients as related to social determinants of health and link patient to community resources that will assist with those needs. Utilizes motivational interviewing and other techniques to engage patients and families in self-management. Acts as an advocate for the patient and family. Educates patients, families, providers, and care team to address social determinants of health. Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders including other CH - Ws and Peers with the goal of improving the health of the community. Continuously expands kn...Health, Worker, Healthcare, Patient Access, Wellness