Community Health Worker

Facility:Child Health PavilionDepartment:Community Mental Health ServicesSchedule:Full timeHours:40Job Details:As part of the Integrated Care Department, the Community Health Worker (CHW) is a part of a multidisciplinary team comprised of Medical Social Workers, Nurse Care Managers, Utilization Review nurses, and Resource Specialists, serving as a liaison and an extension of care between the healthcare system, social services, and the community. The CHWs serves as a trusted support to the patients and families in the Dayton region by building relationships, facilitating access to services, and improving the quality and cultural competence of service delivery.

A Community Health Worker also builds individual and community resiliency by increasing health knowledge and self-sufficiency through a range of activities such as outreach, community education, social support, and advocacy. This education may be identified by the specialized area of care or focus of chronic condition th...