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40
Days (United States of America)
The Senior Community Health Worker serves as a key connector between underserved communities and health/social service systems, focusing on promoting health equity, and improving care coordination. This position is responsible for outreach, community member or patient advocacy and care coordination while also serving as a peer mentor and resource for other Community Health Workers. Senior Community Health Workers may work in a variety of settings, including serving in the community or assisting patients in physician practices based on specific market design.
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Community Health Worker (CHW) Certification in the state of practice (required)
Valid driver's license with good driving record (required, South Carolina only)
High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Public Health, Psychology, or related field (preferred)
1 year experience as a Community Health Worker (required)
3 years of recent experience in a community outreach or healthcare setting (preferred)
None
Bilingual based on market needs (preferred)
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.
Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.
May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.
May have periods of constant interruptions.
May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.*
General office environment.
Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.
Long-distance or air travel as needed- not to exceed 10% travel.
Prolonged periods of working alone
Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%
Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.) X
Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.) X
Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.) X
Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.) X
Stoop, Kneel X
Crawling X
Climbing X
Balance X
Bending X
Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%
Sitting X
Walking X
Standing X
Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)
Repetitive arm/hand movements
Finger Dexterity
Color Vision
Acuity - far
Acuity - near
Hard/Tech/Clinical Skills:
Proficient with computers and accuracy with data entry and Microsoft Office.
Comprehensive knowledge of the field's concepts and principles.
Soft/Interpersonal Skills:
Sensitivity and experience in working within different cultures.
Ability to separate personal from professional interactions with clients and maintain professional/ethical boundaries.
Ability to learn and implement new procedures and adapt to emerging community needs.
Cultural competency and ability to work with diverse populations.
Attention to detail
Communication and Collaboration skills
Critical thinking
Teamwork
Conflict resolution
Active listening
Relationship building
Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.
As a Roper St. Francis Healthcare teammate, you’re part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.
Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.
Senior Center - West Ashley - Roper St Francis Healthcare
It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@RSFH.com.
Roper St. Francis Healthcare is a not-for-profit health system serving the Lowcountry. The system includes nearly 700 beds across more than 120 facilities and services in four counties. Member hospitals are Roper Hospital, Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital, Mount Pleasant Hospital and Berkeley Hospital. The active medical staff includes more than 1,000 doctors representing almost every medical specialty.
The system also includes Roper St. Francis Physician Partners, a network of more than 200 physicians providing primary care and 20 subspecialties.
Roper St. Francis Healthcare is regularly recognized for excellence in patient care by national organizations, including BlueCross BlueShield, Commission on Cancer, National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers, Thomson Reuters, U.S. News & World Report and Consumer Reports.
With nearly 7,000 employees, Roper St. Francis Healthcare is Charleston’s largest private employer and consistently earns superior ratings for patient and physician satisfaction.
