Community Health Worker

Sanford Health

. Serve as a bridge between underserved communities and health and social service systems .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeRice Lake • Wisconsin • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in community outreach, patient advocacy, and chronic disease self-management while effectively engaging diverse populations through culturally sensitive communication. Proficient in coordinating care plans and navigating health and social service systems under regulatory requirements.

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Motivational Interviewing SkillsCommunity Health Worker CertificationAmbulatory Care ExperiencePublic Speaking SkillsKnowledge of Ethnic and Cultural Populations

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Hard Skills

Chronic Disease Self-ManagementCare PlanningPatient AdvocacyCommunity EngagementDocumentation of Activities

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationActive ListeningOrganizationCoordinationPresentation Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Community Health Worker Program Certificate

Industry Keywords

Patient-Centered Medical Home ModelIntegrated Systems of CarePatient Privacy LawsSelf-Efficacy TheoryCulturally Sensitive Communication

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a bridge between underserved communities and health and social service systems
Work within the patient-centered medical home model and support chronic disease self-management
Provide information and assistance to help patients navigate health and human services systems
Advocate for patients and community groups and raise awareness of community health needs
Build capacity for access to services and community engagement
Engage patients in their own care using culturally sensitive, non-judgmental communication
Collaborate on goal setting and care planning within an inter-professional team
Give presentations to community groups
Coordinate appointment attendance and individual plans of care
Serve as a point person for issues and related solutions while maintaining appropriate boundaries
Document assigned activities and support of community members
Provide services under supervision as directed by state or regulatory requirements
Adhere to patient privacy laws and the scope of duties; do not provide medical advice

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent required
College courses strongly preferred but not required
Preferred: minimum of three years of ambulatory care experience
Experience in community outreach and/or working knowledge of various integrated systems of care in the community preferred
Personal experience living with a chronic health condition preferred
Motivational Interviewing skills required, with training to be completed within six months of hire
Proof of certificate from a Community Health Worker program required upon hire or within six months
Valid driver’s license required
Strong communication, active listening, organization, coordination, public speaking, and presentation skills
Knowledge and experience of ethnic and cultural populations, government partners, community stakeholders, and other organizations
Thorough understanding of self-efficacy theory and its application when working with people with chronic disease
Ability to adhere to patient privacy laws and scope-of-duty requirements
Ability to work under supervision and avoid providing medical advice

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time schedule
8-hour day shifts
40 scheduled hours per week