Schedule Full Time, Day Shift (80 Hours biweekly) Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
General Summary
Establishes trusting relationships with identified disparate population groups that strengthens the patient-provider relationship and improves patient care. In addition, disseminates health information in a culturally relevant manner and builds individual and community capacity to address health care needs.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
Assesses needs of population, patient or individual on an ongoing basis. Identifies barriers to care and makes appropriate recommendations for follow-up or referral.
Educates community members, either individually or in groups, about how to access and/or use the health care system. Shares relevant concerns from community members with medical providers or others within the health care system.
Identifies and utilizes culturally appropriate outreach strategies to provide specific health promotion and disease prevention education to specific population groups. This may include, but is not limited to: developing and coordinating a network of community lay leaders; implementing community education and screening events, and; conducting relevant follow-up with participants.
Assists, as requested, in the coordination of care for clients/patients. This may include, but is not limited to: facilitating enrollment in public health insurance and charity care; conducting site visits with at-risk patients/clients, and; providing a cultural context for effective medical care and behavior change as part of a clinical care team.
Evaluates program outcomes/service effectiveness through tracking participation levels, conducting participant surveys, reviewing chart records, and engaging patient in regular follow-ups.
Documents and maintains accurate and confidential records of client interventions.
Actively participates on community coalitions and boards as an advocate for specific populations and as a liaison for WellSpan Health.
Travel Requirements:
Estimated Amount: - Travel required. Makes home visits.
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
High School Diploma or GED Required
Work Experience:
1 year Experience in a community related position. Required
Licenses:
Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required
Driver's License Statement:
Must possess a valid driver's license in the current state of residence. Driving record must meet requirements established by WellSpan Risk Management.
Courses and Training:
Basic knowledge of disease prevention/health promotion. Upon Hire Required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficient in SBAR technique.
Ability to effectively present clinical information to the care team.
Self-motivated and dependable.
Able to work independently.
Ability to communicate in Spanish, preferred.
Benefits Offered:
Comprehensive health benefits
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
Retirement savings plan
Paid time off (PTO)
Short-term disability
Education assistance
Financial education and support, including DailyPay
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Quality of Life
Formed in 1813, Lebanon is a quaint city of 25,700 residents. The area, rich in heritage and the small-town charm of yesteryear, features sites on the National Register of Historic Places, museums, scenic parks and recreation facilities, performing arts theaters, artists' studios, a farmers market and dining establishments for all tastes.
Life in Lebanon County offers affordable housing and options for pursuing higher education. Residents can find local employment in manufacturing, retail, arts and entertainment, healthcare and service sectors. Located in Central Pennsylvania, Lebanon is within an easy driving distance of Harrisburg, Lancaster, Reading and York. (Patient population: 140,000)
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