Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Four Rivers Community Health Center
Job overview
The Community Health Worker at Four Rivers Community Health Center serves as a frontline public health worker assisting community members with healthcare coverage and promoting health behaviors.
Responsibilities and impact
The CHW helps patients navigate community services, assists with insurance applications, conducts outreach, collects data for quality improvement, and advocates for individual and community health needs.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers $16.00 - $17.00 per hour with benefits including 401(k) with matching, dental, health, vision, life insurance, flexible spending account, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.
Experience and skills
A high school diploma or equivalent is required, with preferred experience in social services or the public health system.
Work environment and culture
The role aligns with the organization's mission, vision, and values, emphasizing community engagement and support in a health center environment.
Company information
Four Rivers Community Health Center focuses on community health services and patient support, partnering with the Missouri Primary Care Association.
Team overview
The CHW reports to the Care Management Manager and works non-supervisory within the community health team.
Unique job features
The job involves community outreach, use of electronic health records, data reporting, and direct impact on community health through education and support.
Company overview
Four Rivers Community Health Center is a non-profit healthcare organization dedicated to providing accessible, comprehensive medical, dental, and behavioral health services to underserved communities. It operates on a patient-centered model, offering affordable care regardless of income or insurance status, and generates revenue through a combination of federal funding, grants, and patient fees on a sliding scale. Established to address healthcare disparities, the center has grown to become a vital resource for community health, emphasizing preventative care and holistic wellness. Candidates should note its mission-driven culture and commitment to equitable healthcare access.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to emphasize experience in community outreach, healthcare coverage navigation, and client advocacy, aligning with the role’s focus on assisting patients with Medicaid, Medicare, and Marketplace insurance applications.
Highlight skills in building trusting relationships with diverse community members, conducting outreach, and providing informal counseling and social support as outlined in the job description.
Apply through multiple platforms including Four Rivers Community Health Center’s official website, LinkedIn, and relevant job boards to maximize your application’s visibility.
Connect with current Community Health Workers or Care Management staff at Four Rivers Community Health Center on LinkedIn; start conversations by referencing recent community health initiatives they’ve shared or asking about their experience helping patients navigate insurance options.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords such as 'community health worker,' 'Medicaid application assistance,' 'community outreach,' 'patient advocacy,' and 'data collection' to ensure it passes automated screenings.
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