Blue Ridge Health is currently seeking a Community Health Worker Coordinator to be part of our Community Outreach Team.

• A competitive benefits plan, including Medical, Dental and Vision
• Company sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage
• 403(b) retirement account with company matching
• Supplemental accident insurance available
• 9 paid holidays per year
• PTO and Personal Day accrual, starting day 1 - (We value a work-life balance!)

The Community Health Worker (CHW) Coordinator is a front-line public health worker that works as a liaison between BRH CHW’s and the Vulnerable Populations Manager. The CHW Coordinator assists the BRH CHW’s in achieving their goals of helping to increase access to health care and community resources in the communities they serve so as to improve health outcomes. Responsibilities include:

• Conduct street outreach and fieldwork in the community
  Connect individuals to healthcare and social services
• Guides CHWs in scheduling, planning, and executing community events and health screenings
• Assists CHWs in preparing for events, including:
  i. Health education sessions
  ii. Health screenings
  iii. Special outreach initiatives
• Develops and/or maintains up-to-date educational materials for community distribution
• Strengthen communication between clinic sites and CHWs
• Develop CHW skills and competencies to effectively fulfill their roles
• Upholds the organization’s mission and objectives, including:
  i. Staying informed on community health initiatives
  ii. Serving as an organizational representative in internal and external settings
  iii. Participating in required trainings and professional development opportunities

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Medical Assistant licensure or prior experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field strongly preferred (equivalent experience considered)
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work autonomously.
• Effectively manage assignments and projects.
• Ability to prioritize and respond to multiple requests within requested time frames.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Strong interest in working with an interdisciplinary, non-profit healthcare team as well as culturally and socioeconomically diverse community and patient population.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs and Electronic Medical Records.
• CHW Certification
            If no CHW Certification, must obtain certification within 18 months of hire date

At Blue Ridge Health our mission is to improve Health, inspire Hope, and advance Healing through access to Compassionate, Affordable, and Quality Care. We are seeking individuals with a passion for creating an exceptional patient and client care experience to join our team! We are a nonprofit system of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) that works closely with communities to meet the ever-changing medical and behavioral healthcare needs of individuals throughout WNC.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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