Bilingual Community Health Worker

1 week ago

Texas City, Texas, United States Galveston County Health District Full time
Job Title: Bilingual Home Based Care Community Health Worker

Coastal Health & Wellness is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Bilingual Home Based Care Community Health Worker to join our team.

About the Role:

The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting CHW patients with health education, scheduling appointments for care before and after hospitalizations, locating specific community resources, and accessing prescription assistance programs.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide patient education on chronic diseases, including diabetes and high blood pressure.
  • Maintain accurate records of health interventions, activities, service plans, and results.
  • Contact patients after emergency department and hospital discharge to offer hospital follow-up appointments at CHW.
  • Establish positive, supportive relationships with patients and their families.
  • Help patients in utilizing resources, including scheduling appointments and assisting with completion of applications for programs for which they may be eligible.
  • Facilitate communication and coordinate services between providers.
  • Follow up with patients via phone calls, home visits, and visits to other settings where patients can be found.
  • Assist patients in finding outside resources in the community.
  • Oversee the PAP, including identifying covered drugs, completing PAP applications, maintaining all files, and purging files in accordance with regulations.
  • Generate reports as needed at the request of the manager or team lead.
  • Answer patient inquiries and build and maintain positive working relationships with patients, providers, nurse case managers, supervisors, and office staff.
Requirements:
  • Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent.
  • 1+ years of experience in a clinical setting.
  • Experience working with target populations of the Health District and the CHW Clinic or similar populations.
  • Knowledge of adult learning principles, basic principles and techniques of interviewing and counseling.
  • Knowledge of techniques for evaluating and monitoring patient situations and problems, including behavioral health and medical issues sufficient to assist in the development and implementation of treatment plans.
  • Community Health Worker certification preferred or willing to obtain within 1 year.
  • 6 months+ experience working as a community health worker preferred.
  • Must be familiar with medical terminology.
  • Bilingual in Spanish REQUIRED.
  • Program development and assessment experience preferred.
  • Stanford Lay Leader training preferred.
  • Ability to facilitate and/or co-facilitate group interventions.
  • Experience working with populations living with chronic diseases.
  • Knowledge of Case Management processes and resources.
  • Knowledge of public assistance programs preferred.
  • Ability for spur of the moment transportation without relying on organization vehicles.
  • Must possess or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Texas for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
  • Department of Motor Vehicle check may be required, if applicable.
  • Customer Service Oriented.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent Computer Skills MS Office.
  • Must be willing and able to work evening and weekend hours if necessary.
  • Must be in compliance with GCHD Immunizations policy.
  • Must be in compliance with ICS training requirements.
  • Must pass criminal background check and drug/alcohol screening.
What We Offer:
  • Excellent Benefits, including an Amazing retirement package, Paid Time Off plans, Affordable Medical Insurance, FREE Life Insurance, FREE Long-Term Disability, FREE Parking, and much more.
  • Team Oriented Environment.
  • Hourly Rate: $20.19.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. If you meet the criteria listed below, please apply.

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