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Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

This is a grant funded position. The Talent Acquisition Partner will be able to provide more details in the form of a Grant Funded Position Agreement.

Position Purpose

The Community Health Worker assists individuals in the local community gain access to key social service and healthcare providers/services to better their health and improve their lives. This position is based out of Mercy Medical Center.

What you will do

+ Improve access to health and human services for target population through in-person interactions, telephone contacts, and coordination of referrals

+ Provide transportation as necessary

+ Facilitate enrollment in available federal, state and local programs to increase access to health care and support services-- examples include: social security benefits, food, and housing services

+ Utilize a variety of teaching strategies, including verbal, handouts, and/or video based on participant learning style

+ Provide basic education regarding chronic health conditions

Minimum Qualifications

+ High School diploma or equivalent

+ Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

+ Must possess a comprehensive knowledge of the local community

+ A current driver's license in good standing and the ability to drive a vehicle or have access to reliable transportation is required

+ Requires the ability to communicate with target population

Position Highlights and Benefits

+ Full time 40hrs M-F days

+ Excellent benefits - starting day 1!

**Pay Range:** $21/hr

Pay is based on grant-funding

Ministry/Facility Information

Mercy Medical Center has established itself as one of the leading providers of health care services in Western Massachusetts. Mercy Medical Center is a 182-bed acute care hospital in Springfield. Other facilities include Mercy's Rehabilitation Hospital, a comprehensive hospital-based rehabilitation center on the campus of Mercy Medical Center and Brightside for Families and Children, an outpatient service offering counseling and family support programs.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran