As a Community Health Worker, you will play a pivotal role in promoting and nurturing relationships both within the community and with healthcare professionals. This multifaceted position involves a combination of community outreach, professional networking, patient education, and administrative responsibilities.

Position : Community Health Worker/ Community Engagement Coordinator

Location : Carnegie, PA- IN PERSON OPPORTUNITY; NOT REMOTE

Hours : Monday to Friday 8 AM to 4 PM or 9 AM to 5 PM

***Will be occasions you will need to be available for evenings, rare weekends - this would be for events or vaccine clinics

Responsibilities:

Community Engagements and Professional Engagements:

Actively engage with residents and stakeholders in various community settings to foster relationships promote our services and cultivate connections with healthcare professionals to enhance collaboration and referral processes.

Home Visits: Conduct educational visits to the homes of new patients to provide information about our program and support their transition into our services.

Referral Management: Facilitate referrals to community-based organizations to ensure patients have access to additional support services as needed.

Vaccination Program Management: Oversee vaccination programs, including handling required paperwork, ensuring accurate data entry, and coordinating logistics to support successful vaccination initiatives.

Special Projects: Collaborate on special projects as assigned by management to contribute to the overall goals and objectives of the organization.

Local Travel: Utilize the provided pharmacy car for daily travel within a one-hour radius to fulfill job duties, including community engagements, professional visits, and other support sites.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Cultural Sensitivity: Ability to interact with a diverse population in a culturally sensitive manner, respecting individual backgrounds and beliefs
• Problem-Solving Skills: Demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities to address challenges and find effective solutions in various situations .
• Customer Service Skills: Provide exceptional customer service to both community members and healthcare professionals, fostering positive relationships and enhancing satisfaction.
• Communication Skills: Exhibit strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey information and engage with stakeholders .
• Autonomy and Innovation: There is an opportunity to shape and personalize the role, contributing to the growth and development of the position , is that something you are comfortable with?
• Experience giving injections that would allow you to assist with the vaccine clinics would be preferred but is not required

This position offers a dynamic opportunity to make a meaningful impact within the community and healthcare network while contributing to the success of our organization's objectives.

Apply today and we will reach out shortly if you meet the required qualifications to move forward with next steps!