BILINGUAL HOME BASED CARE COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER
Company: Galveston County Health District
Location: Texas City
Posted on: October 29, 2024
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Job Description:
Coastal Health and Wellness is seeking a Bilingual Home Based
Care Community Health Worker!The Home Based Care Community Health
Worker position is responsible for assisting CHW patients with
health education, scheduling appointments for care before and after
hospitalizations, in locating specific community resources, and
accessing prescription assistance programs.We can offer
you: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 EnvironmentHourly Rate: $20.19We want you to
join our team of professionals and begin a long-term career with
us! If you meet the criteria listed below, please
apply.Required: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 drivers 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.An equivalent
combination of education and work experience which appropriately
demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the
above-described essential functions will be considered when hiring
for this roleTraditional Duties:Promotes overall health and
wellbeing of CHW patients by assisting patients in understanding
and following care plans, individual goals and instructions given
by their provider.Provides patient education on chronic diseases
including but not limited to diabetes and high blood
pressure.Maintains accurate records of health interventions,
activities, service plans and results in an effective manner while
strictly adhering to the policies and procedures in place,
including HIPAA.Contacts patients after emergency department and
hospital discharge to offer hospital follow-up appointments at CHW.
Continues to follow up as needed, documenting the outcome of each
interaction to be sure that patient is connected to
care.Establishes positive, supportive relationships with patients,
and their families and provides feedback.Helps patients in
utilizing resources, including scheduling appointments and
assisting with completion of applications for programs for hich
they may be eligible; facilitates communication and coordinates
services between providers; motivates patients to be active,
engages participants in their health.Follow - up with patients via
phone calls, home visits and visits to other settings where
patients can be found.Assists patients in finding outside resources
in the community.Oversees the PAP including but not limited to
identifying covered drugs, completing PAP application, maintaining
all files, and purging files in accordance with
regulations.Generates reports as needed at the request of the
manager or team lead.Answer patients inquiries and builds and
maintains positive working relationships with patients, providers,
nurse case managers, supervisors, and office staff.Continuously
expands knowledge and understanding of community resources,
services and programs provided.Collaborates with outside agencies
to coordinate outreach activities for CHW.Performs other duties as
assigned by supervisor.No Phone Calls PleaseADA/EEO/DFWPOur
Mission: Protecting and Promoting the One Health of Galveston
County
Keywords: Galveston County Health District, Houston , BILINGUAL HOME BASED CARE COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER, Other , Texas City, Texas
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