Community Health Worker

Job description

Implements effective strategies for linking uninsured and underinsured clients to primary care, increases access to appropriate medical care and community-based services, assists individuals in improving health status, and promotes behavior change in using Morton health care services.
Requirements:
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Healthcare, social work, or public health background preferred but not required.
• Understanding of the healthcare delivery process is required.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills are required.
• Broad knowledge of community resources and services is required.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) profiency required.
• Excellent computer skills are required
• Required to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Demonstrated ability to work with community partners, patients, and staff professionally and cooperatively.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.

This position has been deemed a” Safety-Sensitive” position; therefore, Morton reserves the right to refuse to hire an applicant or may terminate an employee in a “Safety-Sensitive Position” who tests positive for medical marijuana even if they have a valid medical marijuana license.