Job Description

Maternal Infant Health Program Community Health Worker

Kent County

Job Summary

The MIHP CHW is a non-licensed public health worker who facilitates access to needed health and social services for Medicaid beneficiaries enrolled in the Maternal Infant Health Program by way of health system navigation and resource coordination. The MIHP CHW may provide health education and/or reinforcement of health education topics consistent with established or recognized health care standards and best practices as delegated by the MIHP Care Manager. These services are designed to be person-centered with a focus on beneficiary empowerment fostering self-advocacy skills to promote personalized and effective diagnosis and treatment.

Essential Functions

• Participates in community events and activities that promote the awareness of health maintenance and disease prevention.
• Conducts home visits to determine client and family needs. Assists with the development and implementation of care plans to meet identified needs and provides program services. Follows up with clients families and community agencies to evaluate effectiveness of services provided and to develop a proactive plan for future needs.
• Assists clients with arranging and keeping medical appointments. Assists clients in accessing community resources such as food clothing shelter and medical insurance. Mentors empowers and advocates for clients and families to help them increase independence and skills.
• Refers patients with social emotional and other challenges to appropriate service agencies for assistance.
• Communicates and collaborates with the clients and their families program staff and other professionals involved in the care of clients to coordinate services and to facilitate a supportive relationship between the client and their health care provider(s). Serves as a resource to program staff about situational and cultural factors impacting the client family and environment. Teaches clients and families about wellness disease prevention and self-management.
• Documents services including assessments plans and periodic evaluations of goals education and other pertinent program data. Documents trends and changes in the health of the community and provides input into program development and evaluation.
• Coordinates group meetings under the direction of the Program Supervisor. Collects and documents program data and other necessary evaluation data to ensure timelines and accuracy. Discusses trends challenges and other issues regarding data collection with the Program Supervisor.

Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent and successful completion of the paraprofessional CHW Training Program
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association Or

• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross United Lifestyles within 90 Days
• LIC-Drivers License State of Michigan Upon Hire
• CRT-Auto Insurance Upon Hire

Preferred

• Associates Degree or equivalent
• 3 years of relevant experience Work experience
• Knowledge and use of community resources; social health and public agencies and services

About Corewell Health

As a team member at Corewell Health you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients members and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial health and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.

• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv

• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you like restaurants phone plans spas and more!

• Optional identity theft protection home and auto insurance pet insurance

• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Widdicomb South - 665 Seward Ave NW - Grand Rapids

Department Name

Maternal Infant Health Program Grand Rapids - Corporate

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Days Worked

Monday - Friday

Weekend Frequency

N/A

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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members patients visitors and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR Varicella Tdap and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process to perform the essential functions of a job or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability pregnancy or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race color national origin sex disability age religion genetic information marital status height weight gender pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity or expression veteran status or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system we advocate for equity as we care for our patients our communities and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity equity and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.

Job Tags

Full time, Work experience placement, Monday to Friday, Shift work, Weekend work

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