Job Summary

　　Provides peer support and role modeling related to the improvement of life skills and health/wellness to individuals and their families during personal interactions including home visits, telephone calls, etc. Instructs individuals and their families about wellness, chronic disease prevention and self-management. Assists clients and their families with accessing appropriate community resources. Assists with the coordination of group support programs and provides ongoing contact. Cultural competency and shared-life experiences with client population is preferred. Must have reliable transportation and be able to drive to and from appointments.

　　Essential Functions

　　Participates in community events and activities that promote the awareness of health maintenance and disease prevention.

　　Conducts home visits to determine client and family needs. Assists with the development and implementation of care plans to meet identified needs and provides program services. Follows up with clients, families, and community agencies to evaluate effectiveness of services provided and to develop a proactive plan for future needs.

　　Assists clients with arranging and keeping medical appointments. Assists clients in accessing community resources such as food, clothing, shelter, and medical insurance. Mentors, empowers and advocates for clients and families to help them increase independence and skills.

　　Refers patients with social, emotional, and other challenges to appropriate service agencies for assistance.

　　Communicates and collaborates with the clients and their families, program staff, and other professionals involved in the care of clients to coordinate services and to facilitate a supportive relationship between the client and their health care provicer(s). Serves as a resource to program staff about situational and cultural factors impacting the client, family, and environment. Teaches clients and families about wellness, disease prevention, and self-management.

　　Documents services including assessments, plans, and periodic evaluations of goals, education, and other pertinent program data. Documents trends and changes in the health of the community and provides input into program development and evaluation.

　　Coordinates group meetings under the direction of the Program Supervisor. Collects and documents program data and other necessary evaluation data to ensure timelines and accuracy. Discusses trends, challenges, and other issues regarding data collection with the Program Supervisor.

　　Qualifications

　　Required High School Diploma or equivalent and successful completion of the paraprofessional CHW Training Program (Completion within 180 days from hire date)

　　Preferred Associate's Degree or equivalent

　　Spanish Bilingual Preferred

　　3 years of relevant experience Work experience Preferred

　　Knowledge and use of community resources; social, health and public agencies and services. Preferred

　　CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association WITHIN 60 DAYS United/Kelsey Lifestyles; WITHIN 90 DAYS Healthier Communities 60 Days required Or

　　CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross WITHIN 60 DAYS United/Kelsey Lifestyles; WITHIN 90 DAYS Healthier Communities 60 Days required

　　LIC-Driver's License - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required

　　CRT-Auto Insurance - Upon Hire required

　　Physical Demands

　　Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs

　　Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs

　　Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs

　　Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 5 lbs

　　Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs

　　Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs

　　Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 20 lbs

　　Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 15 lbs

　　Sitting: Occasionally

　　Standing: Occasionally

　　Walking: Occasionally

　　Forward Bend - Standing: Seldom

　　Forward Bend - Sitting: Seldom

　　Trunk Rotation - Standing: Seldom

　　Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Seldom

　　Squat: Seldom

　　Stair Climbing: Seldom

　　Crawling / Kneeling: Seldom

　　Driving: Occasionally

　　Reach - Above Shoulder: Seldom

　　Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Occasionally

　　Handling: Occasionally

　　Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Seldom

　　Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Seldom

　　Finger/Hand Dexterity: Frequently

　　Visual Acuity ¹[None = No; Seldom = Yes]: Seldom

　　Color Vision (Ishihara) Test[None = No; Seldom = Yes]: Seldom

　　Primary Location

　　SITE - 250 East 8th St - Holland

　　Department Name

　　PH - Care Management - Medicaid

　　Employment Type

　　Full time

　　Shift

　　Day (United States of America)

　　Weekly Scheduled Hours

　　40

　　Hours of Work

　　8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

　　Days Worked

　　Monday to Friday

　　Weekend Frequency

　　N/A

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　　An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

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　　People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy and transparency. Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of 60,000+ dedicated people—including more than 11,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,000 nurses providing care and services in 22 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities—and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.2 million members. Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness.