Community Health Worker

Job Description:

Job Title: Community Health Worker
Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Department: Clarity Healthcare
Employment Type: Full-time

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Job Summary:

Join our compassionate, collaborative Clarity Healthcare team as a Community Health Worker and help create healthier, stronger communities. You will build meaningful relationships with patients and families, connect people with essential healthcare and social services, address barriers to care, provide health education, and empower individuals to achieve their wellness goals. We are seeking a compassionate, resourceful, community-minded professional with strong communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills who is committed to improving health outcomes for diverse populations.

This position offers…

• Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
• Mileage Reimbursement – Company paid for work functions requiring travel
• Employee Discounts – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition
• Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce
• Additional Perks & Benefits - Health, Dental, Life, & Much More - Scroll down to bottom of this post to for more info.

Key Responsibilities:

• Connect individuals and families with healthcare providers, behavioral health services, social supports, and community resources that promote improved health and stability
• Empower patients to identify personal health goals, understand available options, overcome barriers to care, and take an active role in their healthcare journeys
• Educate individuals and families about preventive care, wellness initiatives, healthcare resources, and available support programs
• Conduct outreach through telephone calls, community visits, home visits, and community events to engage individuals in care and services
• Advocate for patients and promote culturally responsive, person-centered services that reflect individual needs, preferences, and circumstances
• Assist individuals with understanding insurance coverage options and completing eligibility and enrollment applications, including Qualified Health Plans
• Collaborate with healthcare providers, interdisciplinary care teams, and community partners to strengthen care coordination and improve health outcomes
• Identify social, financial, transportation, insurance, and other barriers to care and partner with patients and care teams to develop practical solutions
• Document outreach, services, referrals, patient interactions, and required data accurately and within established timeframes
• Support departmental initiatives, quality-improvement activities, and other assigned projects

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences, Social Work, Human Services, Public Health, or a related field preferred
• Two (2) years of experience in community health, patient navigation, healthcare outreach, human services, case management, or a related field preferred
• Knowledge of community health principles, social determinants of health, harm-reduction practices, motivational interviewing techniques, community resources, and social-service systems
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Teams, and Word
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team

Additional Qualifications:

• Maintain a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current automobile insurance
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal, active-listening, customer-service, organizational, communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills when working with diverse populations
• Experience in customer service, peer support, coaching, community outreach and engagement, healthcare or behavioral health settings, public speaking, or health education is beneficial

Physical Requirements

• Perform sedentary work requiring up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and negligible force frequently
• Remain seated for extended periods while providing services, completing documentation, and attending meetings
• Walk or stand occasionally while conducting client services and participating in program activities
• Complete repetitive hand, finger, and arm movements associated with typing, writing, and electronic documentation
• Lift carry, push, or pull light objects as necessary to perform essential job functions
• Utilize computers, office equipment, and electronic health record systems throughout the workday

Help Build a Healthier Community

Bring your compassion, resourcefulness, and commitment to person-centered care to Clarity Healthcare. Apply today to help individuals overcome barriers, access essential services, and achieve better health outcomes.

Position Perks & Benefits:

Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life

Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more

Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive

Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within

Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness

Brightli is on a Mission:

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Preferred Family Health Care is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.