Lead Community Health Worker

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Position Summary: A Lead Community Health Worker (Lead CHW) is a seasoned, frontline public health worker who is a trusted member of and/or has an unusually close understanding of the community served who also serves as a support to Community Health Workers.
This trusting relationship enables the Lead CHW to serve as a liaison/link/intermediary between the Community Health Workers and the community to facilitate access to services and improve the quality and cultural competence of service delivery.
A Lead CHW acts as a mentor to Community Health Workers on their team.
What you will do: Enrolls clients in available federal, state and local programs to increase access to health care, healthy food and social service programs.
Conducts home visits as outlined in the Health Project’s health navigation program.
Conducts outreach efforts to community and neighborhood organizations to promote the availability of Health Project Programs.
Conducts client eligibility interviews and makes appropriate referrals to other services and programs.
Manages client records and inputs necessary information into designated information systems in a timely manner.
What you need: Fluent in Spanish and English preferred Community Health Worker Certified, preferred.
Two years of experience in outreach and enrollment work is preferred.
Familiarity with local health and human resources GED/high school diploma required Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation.
Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do.
Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents.
Together, we become our best selves.
A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve.
Trinity Health is 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, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.