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SummaryDuffy Health Center is a patient-centered medical home, and every role requires functioning effectively using a team-based approach. The Community Health Worker (CHW) is responsible for examining, analyzing, and evaluating facts and circumstances surrounding individual problems, situations, transactions and determining actions to be taken within the limits of standard or accepted practices for patient care and scope of practice. This position is deemed non-essential* in the DHC Emergency Operations Plan.Position FunctionsThe statements contained in this job description reflect general details, as necessary, to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility. It should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties, as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or provide relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.Conduct outreach, case finding and education services, to identify and target individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and in need of health care and other services.Provide support for strategies to facilitate referrals, transitions, and communication among and between systems of care on behalf of persons.Visit with patients/clients to develop relationships, provide peer support, and promote harm reduction and self-care behaviors.Screen for patient needs and assist patients/clients with access to health care and other services.Assist patients/clients with navigating through systems of health care and community social services, helping overcome barriers presented by adverse Social Determinants of Health (SDOH), such as using public transportation and escort to appointments as needed.Assist clients with maintaining linkages with care providers and partner agencies, promoting adherence to medical regimens, plans of care, and achievement of self-management goals.Promote access to self-help groups, treatment programs, and other services in the community.Complete CHW reports as required by funding sources. Reports may include daily encounter logs, grant data monthly submissions and summaries of interventions for medical documentation.Participate in all relevant meetings, conferences, and committees as assigned or requested.Assist Duffy Health Center program staff in educating hospital and community partners about unique needs and issues related to homelessness and access to health care.Maintain a positive working relationship with coworkers, hospital staff, and community partners.Maintain professional ethics, adhere to Duffy's philosophy of care, comply with grant activities and program expectations, and abide by Duffy Health Center's Employee code of Conduct.Maintain awareness and cultivate knowledge of comprehensive resources within the community on behalf of and in response to the health and human service needs of patients/clients.Maintain a case load of patients/clients as required by the funding source, provide ongoing follow up to patients/clients for adherence with care plans, appointments, and progress towards goals.Recommended Minimum QualificationsMinimum Education and ExperienceAn applicant for this position requires a minimum of a High School Diploma or educational equivalent with one (1) to three (3) years of lived experience with homelessness, mental health, physical health and/or addiction issues.Requirements under the DHC Emergency Operations PlanDuring a declared Emergency, staff deemed as Essential Personnel are expected to work onsite at Duffy Health Center and Non-Essential Personnel are expected to work remotely. This position is non-essential and therefore may be expected to work remotely during a declared emergency.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesA candidate for this position should have the following:Knowledge of or willingness to learnLocal groups and organizations providing social servicesMicrosoft Office programs, including but not limited to, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etcIssues related to homelessness and at-risk individuals, including mental illness, substance abuse, criminal history, and physical and sexual abuse.Protocols for handling crises and maintaining confidentiality.Skill inMotivational interviewingPeer expertise gained through life experiencesAssessing and addressing the needs of persons who are homeless or at risk of becoming homelessEffective outreach to patients/clients who are struggling with physical and/or mental health issues, substance use issues, and/or homelessness or risk factors for homelessnessAbility toShare personal story and hope for better health with patients/clientsNavigate public transportation system and educate patients/clients in using public transportationOperate small office equipment, including a PC, scanner, and copierInteract effectively and appropriately with patients/clients and community contactsMaintain confidentiality of informationCommit to the philosophy and mission of Duffy Health Center, which serves people experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness, and to the team-based approach as part of PCMHAccountabilityThe nature of work means that errors can be easily detected, usually by the employee. Consequences of errors, missed deadlines or poor judgment may result in minor confusion, involving minimal time and expense for correction.JudgmentWell defined or detailed rules, instructions and procedures cover all aspects of work. Judgment involves choosing the appropriate practices, procedures, regulations, or guidelines to apply in each case.ComplexityThe work consists of simple, routine, or repetitive tasks and/or operations with few variations in established procedures.Supervision RequiredUnder direct supervision, where clear, detailed, and specific instructions govern the work or are explained with each assignment. The employee works as instructed and consults with the supervisor as needed on all matters not specifically covered in the guidelines or instructions. The supervisor maintains control by reviewing the work in progress or upon completion.Nature and Purpose of ContactsRelationships with co-workers and the general patient population involving frequent explanation, discussion or interpretation of practices, procedures, regulations, or guidelines in order to render service, plan, or coordinate work efforts, or resolve operating problems. Other regular contacts are with patient/service recipients and employees of outside organizations such as healthcare or social service agencies. More than ordinary courtesy, tact and diplomacy may be required to resolve complaints or deal with hostile, uncooperative, or uninformed persons.Work EnvironmentEmployee work involves everyday discomforts typical of offices, with occasional exposure to outside elements. Noise or physical surroundings may be distracting but conditions are generally not unpleasant.Physical DemandsLittle or no physical demands are required to perform the work. Work effort principally involves sitting to perform work tasks, with intermittent periods of stooping, walking, and standing. There may also be some occasional lifting of objects (up to 10 lbs.).Motor SkillsDuties are largely mental rather than physical, but the job may occasionally require minimal motor skills for activities such as moving objects, computer and/or most other office equipment, typing, filing, sorting, or operating a motor vehicle.Occupational RiskDuties of job present little potential for injury. Risk exposure may be similar to that found in typical office settings.ConfidentialityHas access to confidential information obtained during performance of regular position responsibilities, where the effect of any disclosure would probably be negligible or where the full significance of the overall confidential matter would not be apparent in the work performed.EssentialEmployees designated as “essential,” a standard Incident Command term used in Emergency Management, typically work on-site to provide direct clinical care or management of such.Non-essentialEmployees designated as “non-essential,” a standard Incident Command term used in Emergency Management, typically work off-site remotely to provide either clinical or administrative support to clinical operations.#J-18808-Ljbffr