Community Health WorkerAt — Journey Health
Community Health Worker Job Description
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WHO WE ARE
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Driven by the core belief that your zip code should not dictate the quality of care you receive, Journey Health is excited to deliver high quality, accessible healthcare in the comfort of the home. Journey Health – a digital health startup based in Oakland, CA – is enhancing access to care for the most vulnerable patients and communities. Our aim is to shift the cadence of care by leveraging digital solutions and emerging technologies to deliver consumer-directed, in-home services.
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WHAT YOU’LL DO
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The Journey Health Community Health Worker (CHW) is a key member of the care team serving as a bridge between the patient, the community, and clinical and social resources. As a member of our care team, you will build trusting relationships with patients and their caregivers, removes barriers preventing patients from accessing needed care, and supports patients in achieving their care plan goals.
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Responsibilities
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• Conduct telephonic and/or face-to-face outreach with patients to identify social determinants of health impacting patient's health and overall wellness
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• Coordinate with the patient, caregivers, and other members of the care team as necessary to ensure the care plan is implemented based on patient-directed priorities and goals
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• Utilize coaching, motivational interviewing, and other evidence-based techniques to support patients in achieving their goals
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• Identify barriers to achieving targeted clinical or social outcomes, and engage the care team to revise the care plan when necessary
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• Work with care teams to develop transition plans for patients transitioning from acute or post-acute settings to the home
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• Utilize technology and digital resources to monitor ongoing care activities
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• Facilitate, track, and manage referrals to key treatments and services
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• Document patient-related activities and interactions in electronic medical record or appropriate documentation platform
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• Collaborate with Journey Health’s care management team which includes physicians, nurses, pharmacists, therapists, social workers, community health workers, and medical assistants
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• Perform other related activities as assigned
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WHAT YOU NEED
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Required Qualifications
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• Community Health Worker Certification
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• Experience in a healthcare setting, community-based organization, social work environment, case management role, or any combination of education and relevant lived experience
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WHY JOURNEY HEALTH
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Patients and caregivers are separated during their most vulnerable moments, providers and clinicians are suffering from burnout, and meaningful health equity continues to be elusive – all while the healthcare industry continues to be challenged with achieving targeted outcome goals. The value equation is broken.
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If you’d like to join us on our journey in eliminating healthcare disparities and shifting the cadence of care, please submit your resume and apply online. Thank you for your interest.
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Journey Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive team. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.
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