Community Health Worker

h2Overview/h2 pUnityPoint Health/p pCommunity Health Worker/p pstrongMuscatine, IA/strong/p pstrong40 hours per week, Full-time + benefits/strong/p h2Why UnityPoint Health?/h2 pAt UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.  /p pOur competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:      /p ul liExpect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.   /li /ul ul liDental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.  /li /ul ul liEarly access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.   /li /ul pWith a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.   /p pAnd, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. /p pFind a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health./p h2Responsibilities/h2 pstrongCare Coordination/strong /p ul liPromotes positive customer relations in dealing with patients, visitors, and other employees. /li /ul ul liInteracts with clients to promote a full range of health services; determines the benefit of each health program after assessing clients' willingness to enroll in available programs. /li /ul ul liProvide cultural and linguistic health education information and current resource materials to individuals and families. /li /ul ul liUtilize a holistic approach (considering physical, psych/social, spiritual, educational, safety and related criteria) appropriate to the age of the clients served in the assigned service area. /li /ul ul liRefers families to clinical, social, and financial support using an established algorithm to assess patient and family needs. /li /ul ul liAssist patients with accessing community-based resources by supporting them with applications, transportation needs and follow up on any referrals made to ensure patient utilizes identified community based resources. /li /ul ul liAdvocate for individual and community health. /li /ul ul liEnhance patient’s ability to effectively communicate with healthcare providers. /li /ul ul liWorks with staff and providers to create a care plan and communicates with them regarding the status of referrals and outreach efforts. /li /ul p /p pstrongAdministrative Duties/strong /p ul liMaintain documentation of patients served and support provided. /li /ul ul liComplete data entry to track patient outcomes, identify challenges and recognize success. /li /ul ul liMaintain up to date information about community-based resources in order to make appropriate referrals. /li /ul ul liIdentifies trends in barriers experienced by families when seeking care and provides data to team members.  /li /ul h2Qualifications/h2 pstrongEducation: /strong/p pHigh school diploma or equivalent. /p p /p pstrongExperience: /strong/p pStrong understanding of community based resources. /p ul liExperience as a direct care worker /li /ul ul liFamiliar with the VNS Community Resource Directory and/or 211  /li /ul