Community Health Worker

Department Overview

The Community Health Worker (CHW) partners with the primary care team to assist patients and their families to improve individual and community health. Responsibilities include culturally appropriate team-based health promotion and education through direct services provided in OHSU clinics outreach and community engagement.

The Scappoose Clinic is a Rural Health Center with approximately 12000 paneled patients where there are over 35000 primary care visits provided in a year. Over 60% of the patient population is insured by either Medicaid or Medicare in a clinic that is centered in Columbia County where community resources are limited.

The Community Health Worker demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills is self-directed and is skilled at developing relationships quickly. The incumbent is efficient and effective in assessing and delivering direct patient care has an in-depth knowledge of local community resources is innovative thinks creatively and demonstrates flexibility.

This is a 3 year limited duration position

Function / Duties of Position

Direct Patient Services and Documentation

• Respond to care team referrals and patient self-referrals for care coordination individual and family support health promotion and resource system navigation.
• Support individuals and families with complex biopsychosocial needs in coordinating care with external providers and serves as system navigator and point of contact.
• Assumes advocate role on patients behalf to ensure receipt of timely and appropriate services.
• Assists patients in problem solving issues related to health care delivery financial or social barriers.
• Assists patients in gaining access to community services.
• Collaborates with care teams to meet patient / family and program goals

Health Education Prevention and Outreach

Documentation

Clinic Access and Engagement

Care Team Meetings and Development

Community Engagement

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated skill in community outreach resource navigation and patient advocacy.

Additional Details

Requires a valid Oregon drivers license vehicle and the ability to drive up to 8 hours.

Standing : On concrete vinyl or carpeting up to 4 hours per day and intermittently.

Sitting : Chair or stool continuous up to 8 hours per day and intermittently.

Changing Position : Intermittently as needed.

Walking : Intermittentlyup to 8 hours per day on concrete vinyl and carpeting.

Bending : From the waist and knees frequently throughout the day.

Reaching / Handling : Fine manipulation repetitive gross motor requiring full

ROM in upper extremities including overhead reaching.

Twisting : All ROM required intermittent periods throughout the day.

All are welcome

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at or

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1