Community Health Worker II - FT Days - Remote

Position: Community Health Worker II - Remote

Locaton: Must live in the Arkansas area

Shift: FT Days/Evenings/Weekends - 40/hrs per week

We're a Little Different

Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service.

At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals - careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its "Top 100 Places to Work."

Overview:

A community health worker is a front-line public health worker who is a trusted member of and/or has an unusually close understanding of the community served. This trusting relationship enables the worker to serve as a liaison/link between health/social services and the community to facilitate access to services and improve the quality and cultural competence of service delivery. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Qualifications:

Education:High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience:1-3 years Community Health Work (CHW) experience

Certification/Registration: Basic Life Support

Other Skills and Knowledge:

- Strong relationship and collaboration skills

- Excellent communication skills

- Ability to work independently

- Compassion for poor and underserved members of the community

- Epic electronic medical record

Preferred Certification/Registration:Community Health Worker Certification if available

Other Skills and Knowledge:Additional language skills as applicable to community

We Offer Great Incentives:

• Benefit Eligibility- Day 1

Health, dental & vision benefits starting day one

401(k) with employer match starting day one

Education assistance

PTO begins accruing immediately-including a volunteer day!

• Free convenient parking