SOUTHWESTERN MINNESOTA OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL, INC.

Position:	Family Planning Community Health Worker (CHW)	Dept:	Health Services
Supervisor:	Lead Nurse and/or Department Head	Grade:	8
Classification:	PT, NE
JOB SUMMARY:	Identification of barriers while serving as a liaison in building cultural understanding for community, provider and client.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1.       Cultural mediation among individuals, communities, and health and social service systems

A.      Establish better communication processes

B.      Enhance care quality by aiding communication between provider and patient to clarify cultural practices

2.       Providing culturally appropriate health education, information and effective communication

3.       Care coordination, case management, and system navigation

A.      Assist in coordination of health assessments with Family Planning team or other community providers

B.      Make referrals and coordinate services

C.      Facilitate continuity of care by providing follow up

D.      Link clients to and inform them of available community resources

4.       Advocating for individuals and communities

A.      Empower participants in self and community advocacy

B.      Articulate and advocate needs of community and individuals to others

5.       Building individual and community capacity

6.       Providing direct service

A.      Promote wellness by providing culturally appropriate health information to clients and providers

B.      Educate clients on disease prevention as directed within Scope of Practice

C.      Conduct health related screenings (i.e. heights, weights, diabetes, hypertension, dental varnishing)

D.      Organize and /or facilitate groups to meet participants where they are

7.       Conducting outreach and referrals according to CHW Scope of Practice

8.       Participating in evaluation and needs of individual and/or community

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

Perform other duties as assigned. May require some flexible hours outside regular office hours.

EDUCATION:  

High school diploma or GED-Current CHW Certificate or able to obtain within 18 months of hire.

SKILLS / ABILITIES:

Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred other languages welcome.  Ability to maintain confidentiality, communicate both orally and written. Good time management and organizational skills. Valid Minnesota Driver’s License. Available for travel as job necessitates. Empathy for people of various walks of life and ability to be resourceful related to Social Determinants of Health. Able to lift and carry supplies for community events and clinics.  Standing and walking, able to multi-task and follow through and comfortable in non-traditional settings.

 

 

Reviewed by: CEO-Supervisor-Employee            Equal Opportunity Employer