Community Health Advocate Position

3 weeks ago


Baltimore, Maryland, United States Native American LifeLines Full time
Job Title: Community Health Advocate

Job Summary:

The Community Health Advocate will serve as a liaison between health/social services and the community to facilitate access to services and improve the quality and cultural competence of service delivery. This role will work closely with staff and leadership to advance direct care initiatives by providing care coordination and connection to resources and programs that support Health Promotion and Disease Prevention efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Contribute to the achievement of established organization goals and objectives and adhere to organizational and departmental policies, procedures, quality standards, and safety standards.
  • Assist individuals with understanding their health condition(s) and develop strategies to support their health and well-being.
  • Facilitate health care and social service system navigation, proactively identifying and referring individuals to federal, state, private, and non-profit health and human services programs.
  • Identify or contact community members engaged in or eligible for NAL services, connecting them with routine care and other priority preventive care needs.
  • Advise clients or community groups on issues related to risk prevention, diagnostic screenings, and basic diagnostic procedures.
  • Transport or accompany clients to scheduled health appointments or referral sites, enhancing community members' ability to effectively communicate with health care providers.
  • Document all patient encounters in electronic health record systems, collect, track, and report important health data that guides Health Promotion and Disease Prevention initiatives.
  • Participate in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams as appropriate, representing the department and facility in community outreach efforts.

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • 1 year work- or volunteer-experience in a healthcare setting, or a demonstrated dedication to Urban Indian health initiatives.
  • Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree, 1-3 years' experience as a Community Health Advocate, and Community Health Worker certification or willingness to earn a CHW certificate.

Benefits:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
  • EAP (Employee Assistance Program), STD/LTD, AD&D, Life coverage.
  • Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
  • 3% match SIMPLE IRA (after 1 year).
  • Assistance with applicable licensure fees and continuing education credits.

Work Environment:

This position is eligible for limited telework after 90 days, with some travel between NAL service locations in Baltimore and Boston required.

Native American LifeLines, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer.



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