Community Health Worker

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The Community Health Worker focuses on direct support, outreach, and engagement to improve community health outcomes, focusing on improving health, well-being, and access to essential services. The Community Health Worker serves as a liaison between community members or patients and health and social service systems, providing culturally appropriate health education and addressing basic social drivers of health. Community Health Workers may work in a variety of settings, including serving in the community or assisting patients in physician practices based on specific market design.

Essential Job Functions

+ Builds trusting relationships with individuals and communities to mediate betweenindividualsand health/social service systems.Identifiesand engages individuals and families in need through outreach activities and community events.

+ Evaluates the specific needs and chall...