Community Health Worker

• Serve as a liaison between health and social services and the community
• Facilitate access to services and improve the quality and cultural competence of service delivery
• Increase health knowledge and self-sufficiency through outreach, community education, informal counseling, social support, and advocacy
• Engage prospective care management program participants identified through data analysis and referral sources
• Provide community outreach services, including home visits
• Assist individuals with accessing transportation services
• Educate enrollees on healthy behaviors and community resources
• Provide telephonic and face-to-face follow-up with clients and service planning partners
• Coordinate reminder calls, medication, and medical appointments
• Assist care managers in securing and identifying referrals to medical, behavioral health, and social assistance providers
• Provide oral and written status updates regarding client alerts, progress, and needs
• Maintain case documentation according to policies and procedures
• Provide activities promoting socialization, recovery, self-advocacy, natural supports, and community living skills
• Increase enrollees’ knowledge of health conditions and improve adherence to prescribed treatment
• Travel throughout Pierce County and work in the field at least 50% of the time, with field visit appointments up to 75% of the time
• Perform other duties as assigned