Community Health Worker- Wyss Wellness Center, Northeast PHL

Connect with patients/clients/families and community members by staying open-minded and having empathy and compassion

Help patients/clients/families understand their needs, overcome barriers and connect to resources within the community

frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

CHWs provide essential support through outreach, health education, resource coordination, and advocacy, particularly for underserved populations.

CHW will provide social support, complete Health Related Social Needs (HRSN) screening, informal counseling, and advocate for individual and community health needs.

Manages caseload of patients/community members and completes outreach and follow up as needed

Assists in developing and implementing care plans in cooperation with patients/community members, families, and healthcare team and completes accurate, timely documentation.

Responsible for building trusting relationships with patients/community members and their families

Identifies social needs through HRSN screening and provides guidance, supports enrollment and navigate eligible individuals in federal, state, and local private or nonprofit/social service, health and human services programs