# Community Health Worker **Company**: Oak Street Health **Location**: Jamaica, NY **Job type**: full-time **Salary**: $18.50 - $42.35 **Category**: Healthcare **Industry**: Healthcare **Apply**: https://cvshealth.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/CVS_Health_Careers/job/NY---Jamaica/Community-Health-Worker_R1090808?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply **Canonical**: https://yubhub.co/jobs/job_9ffd0920-425 ## Description We’re building a world of health around every individual , shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. The purpose of a Community Health Worker (CHW) at Oak Street Health is to act as the bridge between patients, community, and medical systems in order to remove barriers and increase wellness across all life domains. **Core Responsibilities:** - Establish and maintain strong interpersonal relationships with patients, community organizations, team members, and partners to coordinate patient needs - Manage patient referrals defined by the care team & collaborate with the Medical Social Worker on action plan - Facilitate communication between all identified parties involved in patients’ care as needed - Form relationships with and build an inventory of local community organizations that may benefit our patients - Connect patients to state and local community resources related to housing, transportation, food, and activities of daily living among other social and physical barriers to health - Assist patients with completion of applications for accessing eligible benefits and resources - Promote goal setting and achievement to improve patients’ quality of life and self-efficacy with patients - Meet with patients in patient-centered and patient-preferred locations - Community Health Workers should plan to spend about half of their time outside of the center in patient-centered locations; this means having access to a reliable means of transportation to do so is required - Drive engagement with high-risk individuals - Complete referrals to organizations and agencies as needed - Deliver culturally appropriate health education in areas where OSH has provided competency training to the CHW - Support care team decision-making through participation in interdisciplinary team meetings - Document interactions with patients in electronic medical record in a timely manner while maintaining HIPAA standards and confidentiality of protected health information - Manage time, set priorities, work independently, and collaborate effectively with an interdisciplinary medical team **What we’re looking for:** - Minimum of 1 year of experience in healthcare, community-based, case management, or social service environment - Strong oral and written communication skills - Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a positive attitude - Dedication to serving the community and building meaningful relationships - Proficient computer skills - Access to reliable transportation and ability to travel throughout the community to various locations - US work authorization **Benefits:** This full-time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well-being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility. ## Skills ### Required - communication skills - computer skills - problem-solving skills - community outreach ### Nice to have - Spanish - experience working on multidisciplinary teams - knowledge of community resources --- Source: [Apply at cvshealth.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com](https://cvshealth.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/CVS_Health_Careers/job/NY---Jamaica/Community-Health-Worker_R1090808?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply)