Location: Pomona,CA, USA
Job Summary:
Example: The CHW will provide liaison and engagement type services to the community in the clinic setting.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
* None.
Duties/Responsibilities:
* Care Coordination
* System Navigation
* Screenings and Assessments
* Appointment Scheduling Assistance
* Registration Assistance
* Provide Education on Services and Resources
* Outreach
* Coaching and Social Support
* Participation in Evaluation and Research
* Participation in Required Training
* Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Required Skills/Abilities:
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
* Relationship and capacity building skills.
* Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
* Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
* Advocacy skills.
* Service coordination and navigation skills.
* Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
* Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
* Bi-lingual Spanish preferred
* Evaluation and research skills
Education and Experience:
* Participation in Community Health Worker Academy or equivalent
* No other prior experience or specific education necessary
Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Extended periods of standing and walking between locations in clinic
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
Have hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, fax etc.
The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements which may be inherent in the position.