Community Health Worker (4774) Job at SIU Medicine, Springfield, IL

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  • SIU Medicine
  • Springfield, IL

Job Description

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Description

This position involves providing direct services to individuals. This program is funded to provide care for patients/clients who do not often fit well within the standard medical model. This position will work closely with medical providers, primary care teams, and other agencies to improve patient outcomes and care. This position will work to decrease the disparities in health due to COVID-19 or other health emergencies and will help advocate for social and environmental needs as they arise. This position will work closely with their health center site, their PCPs, Local Health Departments, and Community Based Organizations to provide wrap-around services and create a foundation of trust for continued care of socially vulnerable populations.

Examples of Duties

Support – Direct Patient Interaction- 100%

  • Explain program requirements and guidelines to the general public.
  • Develop community resource materials that are up to date and reflective of the local community.
  • Conduct comprehensive interviews and intake assessments to determine the needs of individuals to be served by the program.
  • Assist patients in setting and achieving personal goals in person, by phone or in group setting.
  • Through skill building interventions and other supportive interventions, assist patients in effectively utilizing a wide spectrum of resources, managing symptoms of their illness, and developing daily living skills to gain greater independence, employment and other meaningful activities.
  • Connect patients to community resources including but not limited to housing, medical care, education, vocational training, and additional recovery resources / meetings.
  • Assist patients with transportation to medical and other related appointments.
  • Prepare and maintain written records as needed by the program.
  • Participate in all required administrative and training meetings in order to ensure adherence to policies and protocols.
  • Complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Credentials to be Verified by Placement Officer

  • Any one or combination totaling three (3) years (36 months) from the categories below:
  • Coursework in social work or behavioral sciences, or closely related field as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:
  • 30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months)
  • Associate’s Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen months (18 months)
  • 90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)
  • Bachelor’s Degree (120 semester hours) equals three (3) years (36 months)
  • Progressively more responsible work experience in social service/ counseling at a paraprofessional level under qualified supervision.

Condition of Employment

Pursuant to the State Universities Civil Service System, an out-of-state resident who is hired into this position must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of their start date.

Supplemental Information

If you require assistance, please contact the Office of Human Resources at hrrecruitment@siumed.edu or call 217-545-0223 Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm.

The mission of Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is to optimize the health of the people of central and southern Illinois through education, patient care, research and service to the community.

The SIU School of Medicine Annual Security Report is available online at . This report contains policy statements and crime statistics for Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield, IL. This report is published in compliance with Federal Law titled the

"Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act."

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer who provides equal employment and educational opportunities for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or marital status in accordance with local, state and federal law.

Pre-employment background screenings required.

Job Tags

Full time, Work experience placement, Work at office, Local area, Monday to Friday,

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