Community Health Worker- Healthy Heart- Grant Funded

Employment Status: Full time Shift: Day (United States of America) Facility: 1202 3rd St SW - Roanoke Requisition Number: R157699 Community Health Worker- Healthy Heart- Grant Funded (Open) How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare: The Community Health Worker assesses patient needs and assists with providing access and navigation to inpatient, community-based, and/or clinic-based services to those identified as being at-risk of serious health conditions or high utilization of the Emergency Department based on social determinants of health. The Community Health Worker Assists patients with accessing and navigating inpatient, community-based, and / or clinic-based services to those identified as being at-risk of serious health conditions or high utilization of the Emergency Department based on social determinants of health. Uses person-centered / trauma-informed modalities including motivational interviewing to engage and identify needs. Provides support, services, and ongoing coordination in addition to SMART goals and resource navigation. Accompanies patients to appointments (health / medical, educational, legal, employment-related, or benefits-related,) when needed to advocate and promote recovery and wellness. Facilitates communication and advocates for patients. Maintains documentation on the electronic medical record in hospital system. Interacts with health care resources and providers in both patient care and community settings as a navigator and advocate. Maintains documentation of workflow in the record. These services occur during open care lasting on average six months. What We Require: Education: High School diploma or equivalent required. Experience: Two years of general work experience. Licensure, certification, and/or registration: none. Life Support: AHA BLS-HCP must be obtained and maintained. Other Minimum Qualifications: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and proof of insurance. Computer word-processing and data entry skills required. Strong collaboration skills. Must work well with other staff, community, and family members. Extremely reliable, dependable, punctual, and honest. This job description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by the incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description. Recruiter: AMBER HAYDEN Recruiter Email: [email protected] For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537. Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veterans status. Carilion is a Drug-Free Workplace. For more information or for individuals with disabilities needing special assistance with our online application process contact Carilion HR Service Center at 800-599-2537, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. For more information on E-Verify: https://www.carilionclinic.org/eoe-e-verify-and-right-work-policies Benefits, Pay and Well-being at Carilion Clinic Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. That’s why we offer a well-rounded benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life – at work and when you’re away. When you make your tomorrow with us, we’ll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself. Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B) Paid Time Off (accrued from day one) Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers Access to our health and wellness app, Virgin Pulse Discounts on childcare Continued education and training In our workplace, we're devoted to the success of our employees. No matter where you are in your career, we will help you continue to learn, grow, and share your knowledge with others. Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. Join an organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected and ideas are valued. A not-for-profit, mission-driven health system built on progress and partnerships. A courageous team that is always learning, fully dedicated, and forever curious. Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust system of award winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, and multi-specialty physician practices spanning southwestern Virginia. Join us and begin your career in a place where every day is a new adventure of creating the future of health care. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job