Community Health Worker - Employment
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Overview:

WE SERVE ALL. WE HIRE ALL. WE ACCEPT ALL.

Now interviewing for a full-time Community Health Worker - Employment Position for Marion County

Aspire Indiana Health is a nonprofit provider of comprehensive whole health services including primary medical care, behavioral health, recovery services and programs addressing the social drivers of health such as housing and employment. Aspire has health centers in four Central Indiana counties serving Hoosiers of all ages and walks of life.

Position Summary

Community Health Worker's (CHWs) are flexible members of a health care team who work with vulnerable populations to improve outcomes. The goal of the CHW is to improve the health of the community by increasing health knowledge and self-sufficiency through outreach, community education, informal counseling, social support, and advocacy.

Duties include but are not limited to: gathering the necessary information concerning the patient's strengths, skills and abilities in order to assist them in developing a specific employment related goal(s) or outcome(s), develop and implement patient centered employment plan with the direction for the patient toward the achievement of the proposed goal(s) or outcome(s), developing resumes and interview skills, providing coaching services for develpment of job skills, as well as life skills, as needed, coordinating the linkage of community resources on behalf of the patient, networking with businesses to develop job opportunities for the patient and sustaining partnerships and relationships with employers.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelors Degree in social work, psychology, counseling or related human service field from a college/university accredited by the US Department of Education preferred
• One (1) year of related experience preferred

Certification

• Achieve and maintain CHW certification within 12 months of hire

Other Requirements

• Deep personal commitment to the Mission, Vision, and Values of Aspire Indiana Health
• Strong ability to maintain strict confidentiality and handle highly confidential information with professionalism
• Must be able to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team setting
• Must exhibit ability to work with targeted population, and possess knowledge of and ability to relate to community resources
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced, time sensitive environment with shifting priorities and multiple deadlines
• Must possess/maintain a valid driver's license, current automobile insurance and a driving record that meets the guidelines and requirements of the organization
• Must have reliable transportation and utilize personal vehicle to transport self/others and to attend trainings and/or meetings

Benefits

Aspire prioritizes a work culture that takes care of employees not only at work but in their personal lives as well. The following are offered to *eligible employees:

• Group Medical (PPO and HSA Plans)
• Affordable visits, labs, and prescriptions through Aspire Indiana Health clinics
• Health Savings Account
• Group Dental and Vision Plans
• Prescription coverage, including low copays on all covered medications through select pharmacy locations
• Employee Wellness Program
• Group Life, AD&D Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Short Term Disability
• Paid-Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Bereavement
• Retirement Plan with generous employer match - Up to 6% match
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Your Money Line Financial Wellness Program

*Eligibility dependent on full time or part time status. Not all benefits are offered to part time or temporary employees

Learn more about us at Aspireindiana.org, and see our Core Values, benefits and current job listings on our Careers page. Or check out our Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and YouTube pages.

Drug screen, TB test and extensive background checks (including Criminal History, Sex Offender Registry Search, State Central Registry Check, Education Verification, and Professional References) are required of all Aspire employees.

All individuals who join Aspire are strongly encouraged to have a flu shot and be fully vaccinated against COVID19 prior to joining Aspire to further protect our staff and the patients we serve. We also adhere to CDC protocols including wearing masks, social distancing, and sanitizing.

Aspire Indiana Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer