Community Health Worker

Sanford Health

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

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

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in community outreach, patient advocacy, and chronic disease self-management while adhering to patient privacy laws and regulatory requirements. Proficient in motivational interviewing and effective communication to empower patients in their health care journey.

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Motivational InterviewingCommunity Health Worker CertificationAmbulatory Care ExperiencePublic SpeakingCultural Sensitivity

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Hard Skills

Chronic Disease Self-ManagementCommunity OutreachPatient AdvocacyGoal SettingCare PlanningProblem SolvingDocumentationRegulatory ComplianceActive ListeningOrganizational Skills

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationTeam CollaborationDiplomacyTactCultural Sensitivity

Certifications & Qualifications

Community Health Worker Program Certification

Industry Keywords

Patient-Centered Medical Home ModelIntegrated Systems of CareSelf-Efficacy TheoryHealth and Social Service SystemsPatient Privacy Laws

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 service access and community engagement
Engage patients in their care through non-judgmental communication and active listening
Build relationships and work from a team-based perspective
Collaborate on goal setting and care planning within an inter-professional team
Give presentations to community groups using diplomacy and tact
Coordinate appointment attendance and individual plans of care
Serve as a point person for issues and related solutions while maintaining appropriate boundaries
Empower patients to take an active role in their health care through effective problem solving
Document assigned activities and support of community members
Provide services under supervision as directed by state or regulatory requirements
Strictly adhere to the scope of duties and never provide medical advice
Adhere to patient privacy laws in health care settings and the community

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 preferred
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, presentation, advocacy, problem-solving, and cultural sensitivity 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 who have chronic disease
Adherence to patient privacy laws and regulatory requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

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