Community Health Worker (Barnes-Jewish Hospital)

Additional Information

• Full time position with unlimited BJC career growth opportunities! Tuition Reimbursement eligibility upon 1st day of employment! Awesome opportunity for those who are passionate about providing resources and education to adult patients in the St. Louis area! Monday
• Friday, onsite position. Overview Barnes
• Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes
• Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes
• Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Role PurposeCommunity Health Worker provides preventive health improvement services by working closely with interdisciplinary care team, internal/external agencies to address social determinants of health to improve the overall health and well-being of the child and family. ResponsibilitiesWork daily as a community liaison to identify gaps in care by assisting clients in accessing the necessary resources to remove barriers categorized as social determinants of health.

Provide referrals for appropriate services as needed by assisting in assessments/screenings or conducting follow-up care with patients in person, via phone, home visits and/or visits to other settings where clients are accessible. Establish and maintain trusting relationships with clients on a daily basis to effectively work with an inter-disciplinary team, internal departments, and with community organizations. Document and track ongoing activities, care plans, and results in an effective manner while strictly adhering to the policies and procedures in place.

Continuously communicate and expand knowledge of community resources, services and in the hospital or community based agencies the programs provided to reduce cultural and socio-economic barriers between the clients and institutions. BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.

Minimum RequirementsEducationHigh School Diploma or GEDExperiencePreferred RequirementsSupervisor ExperienceNo Experience Benefits and Legal StatementBJC Total RewardsAt BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being. Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire dateDisability insurance* paid for by BJCAnnual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution401(k) plan with BJC matchTuition Assistance available on first dayBJC Institute for Learning and DevelopmentHealth Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsPaid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal timeAdoption assistanceTo learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.*Not all benefits apply to all jobsThe above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position.

It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer