Community Health Worker Position - McDowell Health Center

OverviewWe are pleased to share an exciting opportunity atTerros Health (http://www.terroshealth.org) for a COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER at our McDowell Health Center Location. You will need to be professional, friendly, a self-starter, organized, and compassionate. Terros Health is a healthcare organization of caring people, guided by our core values of integrity, compassion and empowerment. We engage people in whole person health through an integrated care delivery system, thus establishing a medical home for our patients. In caring for the whole person, we focus on overall wellness through physical health, mental health and substance use care. Our mission is to provide extraordinary care by empowered people through exceptional outcomes. For the last 50 years, the heart of everything we do is inspiring change for life. We help people manage addiction and mental illness, provide primary medical care, restore families, support our veterans, and connect individuals to the care they need. If you are interested in working for one of the State's Leading Integrated Healthcare Organizations that promotes Integrity, Compassion, and Empowerment, we encourage you to apply! Recently awarded among Arizona’s Most Admired Companies in 2022 ResponsibilitiesTerros Health is currently hiring a Community Health Worker for our McDowell Health Center Location Full-Time: 40 hours/Week Community Health Worker certification not required, but highly desirable Minimum of Six-Weeks Behavioral Health Experience Lived experience in behavioral health or medical area, and ability to obtain certification within 90 days of employment is required - Terros Health will assist with the process Bilingual in Spanish is a PLUS (Additional Language Differential is Available) Excellent Compensation $2,000 sign on bonus

CHW will be responsible for helping patients and their families to navigate and access community services, other resources and adopt healthy behaviors.

CHW works as part of the care team and supports providers and the RN Care Coordinator through an integrated approach to care coordination and community outreach.

CHW is responsible for both clinical and administrative tasks, including closing the loop with patients referred to specialty providers and patients referred to group or other health related services at Terros Health or in the community, engaging patients and re-engaging assigned patients.

CHW will be knowledgeable about population health management, social determinants of health and engaging vulnerable populations.

Apply with your resume atwwwterroshealth.org

Starting pay: $17/hr

Benefits & Wellness:

Multiple medical plans - including a no premium plan for employees and their families

Multiple dental plans - including orthodontia

Financial well-being - 401(k) with a company match, interest free medical line of credit, financial education, planning, and support

4 Weeks of paid time off in the first year

Wellness program

Child Care Support Program

Pet Insurance

Group life and disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program for the Whole Family

Personal and family mental and physical health access

Professional growth & development - including scholarships, clinical supervision, and CEUs

Employee perks and discounts

Gym memberships

Tuition at GCU and University of Phoenix

Car rentals

Bilingual pay differential

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED, personal experience of a family member in the behavioral and criminal justice systems.

Community Health Worker certification not required, but highly desirable.

Must have valid Arizona driver’s license, be 21 years of age with minimum 4 years driving experience and meet requirements of Terros Health’s driving policy.

Phlebotomy trained and certified preferred, but not required. Willingness to undergo phlebotomy certification is required.

Promotes, models and uses strength-based engagement and treatment strategies for all patients served. Lends their unique insight into behavioral and/or physical health recovery.

Excellent interpersonal skills both in person and by phone, with high professionalism.

Excellent communication skills.

Must have a valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance card or apply for an Arizona fingerprint clearance card (Level 1) within 20 working days of assuming role.

Lived experience in behavioral health or medical area, and ability to obtain certification within 90 days of employment

Must pass a TB and Drug Screen Test

Must be in compliance with Terros Health’s policy for COVID-19 vaccination

Physical demands of this position are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

COVID 19 Precautions:

Terros Health remains open for all our patients’ health and wellness needs. We have put in place many protocols to protect our employees and patients and to create a safe work environment. Visit our website to learn more:https://www.terroshealth.org/covid-19

At Terros Health we care about the safety of our employees and patients. We now require all new employees have the COVID 19 vaccine prior to establishing employment. This represents our commitment to stopping the spread of this disease and protecting our community. Thank you for helping to protect our employees and patients.

Job LocationsUS-AZ-PhoenixJob ID 2023-8277 of Openings 1Category Behavioral Health/Social Work Program Outpatient Weekly Hours 40