Community Health Worker

Full Time
Mobile, AL
Posted
Job description

Responsibilities

Primary Job Functions:
  • Work primarily in the community with specific target populations.
  • Assist patients to develop and understand health management plans and goals.
  • Follow-up with health management /care plans with both patients and providers.
  • Coach patients in effective management of their chronic health conditions and self-care.
  • Effectively document activities, service plans, and results in an effective manner while adhering to the policies and procedure in place.
  • Work collaboratively and effectively within a team
  • Assist patients in utilizing resources, including scheduling appointments, assisting with completion of applications for programs and follow-up with referrals and appointments.
  • Facilitate communication and coordinate services between providers
  • Motivate patients to be active and engaged participants in their health

A. Provides emergency care as needed (CPR, MindSet, PRN Medications), according to the AltaPointe Policy & Procedures:
  • Demonstrates the ability to recognize the elements of a crisis state and knows how to deescalate or resolve the situation Meets AltaPointe productivity standards
  • Adheres to professional code of ethics
  • Effectively demonstrates the application of child/adolescent specific competencies


B. Supervision and Consultation:
  • Seeks clinical supervision and consultation needs
  • Accepts and employs suggestions for improvement
  • Actively works to enhance clinical skills
  • Attends regularly scheduled staff meetings


C. Clinical Record Keeping:
  • Documents in a timely fashion per AltaPointe policy
  • Documents in a clear, concise manner, types of consumer problems, treatment goals and services provided
  • Documentation shows that forms, notes, logs, and other applicable written information are completed promptly, accurately and updated when appropriate
  • Documents legibly

Physical Requirements of the Job:
  • There is frequent standing while getting files, paperwork, and handing out medication.
  • Sitting is frequent by nature and up to 5-10 minutes; however, extended sitting could be up to 1.5 to 3 hours for documentation.
  • Squatting and/or lunging frequently to stock supplies and retrieve needed material from file cabinets and book shelves.
  • Fine manipulation for writing, handling paperwork, and dispensing medications to consumers.
  • Pushing and/or pulling force up to 1-5 pounds force, horizontally, to open file cabinets and place binders on book shelves.
  • Lifting various ranges from the floor to overhead with weights up to 1-5 pounds frequently.
  • Any other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

High School diploma or GED required. Must meet all driving reuirements and have knowledge of cultural diversity.
Prefers Any combination of 3 years health/social services experience and/or education preferred

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