A Community Health Worker (CHW) is a frontline public health worker who is a trusted member of and/or has an unusually close understanding of the community served. The CHW supports the medical and dental programs and coordinates patient care across care settings. The CHW will provide information on available resources, provide social support and informal counseling, advocate for individuals and community health needs and will collect data to help identify additional needs.

Job Qualifications and Requirements

• Any combination of 2 years of health/social services experience and/or education
• Verifiable good driving record and reliable transportation
• Knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Outlook
• Knowledge of grammar, spelling, and punctuation to type patient information
• Skill in operation of a computer and other office equipment
• Ability to speak and write clearly and concisely
• Ability to read, understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks to completion
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical
• Ability to respect and appreciate diversity and cultural competence
• Ability to react calmly in high stress situations
• Additional documents will need for onboarding/credentialing due to being an FQHC.

Working Environment and Physical Requirements:

• Work is performed in clinics and an office environment
• Night and weekend work may be required for outreach events
• Work may be stressful at times. Interaction with others is constant and interruptive.  Contact may involve dealing with sick persons
• Requires full range of body motion, including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time.  Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 30 pounds.  Requires normal visual acuity and hearing
• Requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours
• Local travel may be required to attend meetings or visit other SCHC clinics
• Out-of-town travel may be necessary for conferences and other learning opportunities