The Community Health Worker field position (CHW) will be responsible for helping the Kidwell Network patients and their families to navigate and access community services and other resources and adopt healthy behaviors. The CHW supports providers and the Care Management team through an integrated approach to care management and community outreach. As a priority, activity will promote, maintain, and improve the health of patients and their families, provide social support and informal counseling and advocate for individuals and community health needs. This position is responsible for: advocating, facilitating and organizing access to health and social services with/for an identified community to improve the health and well-being of community members. Community outreach, such as calls to the home, home visits and health screenings will be required. This position will be in the community and visiting families in their homes and provider offices. Essential Functions-

High School Diploma

Must be bilingual

6 months + job related experience

Previous Community Health Worker experience preferred