Community Health Worker, Senior Population

2 weeks ago

Dayton, Ohio, United States Five Rivers Health Centers Full time $72,000 per year

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Community Health Worker (CHW) – Senior Population

ABOUT FIVE RIVERS HEALTH CENTERS

Five Rivers Health Centers is an expanding Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) providing a medical home for low-income patients in Dayton and Xenia, Ohio. We provide quality medical, dental, vision, and behavioral healthcare to over 27,000 patients with more than 90,000 visits annually at our seven convenient locations.

As an FQHC, our growing organization empowers staff to make a difference in the lives of others every day with a commitment to providing quality, cost-effective healthcare for our patients with respect and dignity, without regard for ability to pay.

Position Overview

The Community Health Worker (CHW) will support the mission and vision of Five Rivers Health Centers by conducting outreach in the community and working directly with patients to help them navigate and access community services while adopting healthy behaviors.

General Responsibilities

  • Assess the patient's needs by interviewing and reviewing medical records
  • Provide information on available and appropriate community resources to help overcome barriers.
  • Assist with or coordinate patient transportation services
  • Provide social support and advocate for the health needs of the patient and community.
  • Assist with power of attorney, living will, and utility paperwork.
  • All tasks will be completed, as well as any other duties as assigned, in compliance with Five Rivers Health Center's policies and procedures.

Qualifications

  • High School diploma or equivalent required
  • Associates Degree in the healthcare or business field preferred
  • 2-3 years of health/social services experience preferred
  • Windows-based computer experience required

Benefits

Five Rivers Health Center offers a complete benefits package including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts with employer contributions, health reimbursement account, 9 1/2 paid holidays, 20 paid vacation & sick days, employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability & life insurance, wellness incentive, organization incentive, retention bonus, tuition discounts and 401(k) with employer contribution.

EOE/M/F/D/V

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid jury duty
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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