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Community Health Worker

Chandler Regional Medical Center Chandler, Arizona
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The posted compensation range of $21.70 - $29.84 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Requisition ID 2025-418184 Employment Type Full Time Department Community Health / Education Grant Funded Hours/Pay Period 80 Shift Day Weekly Schedule Monday - Friday (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM) Remote No Category Nurse Assistant

Responsibilities

About Us:
Dignity Health East Valley's Community Health department is a non-profit organization committed to enhancing the health and well-being of our community. We firmly believe in providing equitable access to quality healthcare for all individuals, irrespective of their backgrounds or circumstances. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Community Health Worker (CHW) to join our team and contribute to meaningful change in people's lives.


About the Role:
As a Community Health Worker at Dignity Health East Valley, you will play a crucial role in facilitating access to local community resources for individuals (patients/participants) and, when necessary, their families, to foster healthier lifestyles. You will collaborate closely with community-based organizations and members to assess their health needs, offer education and support, and advocate for their access to healthcare services. Acting as a bridge between patients (participants/community members) and health/social service systems, you will work alongside other healthcare professionals to ensure the delivery of optimal care.

Job Duties:

  • Assist individuals and communities in adopting healthy behaviors, including addressing chronic diseases (e.g., diabetes, heart disease) and comorbidities (e.g., depression, arthritis)
  • Empower participants to achieve their health goals. This involves a collaborative approach, working alongside participants to identify their unique risks, needs, and barriers, and then developing a personalized action plan to address them one by one.
  • Facilitate and link participants (or families) with applications for social services like SNAP, Medicaid, etc.
  • Serve as a liaison, or as a bridge, between participants, healthcare providers, hospital staff, and community/state resources
  • Providing one on one coaching empowering individuals to achieve their health goals. Adapting the coaching style and approach to the individuals, learning preference, culture, background, and beliefs.
  • Demonstrate active listening by creating a safe and supportive space where individuals feel comfortable sharing their challenges and concerns. Listen attentively and demonstrate empathy for their experiences.
  • Proficient in electronic health records (EHR) navigation, strong at comprehending and analyzing content, and skille
  • Promote the importance of immunization (vaccines) and facilitating access to immunization services for both children and adults. Provide clear and accurate information about the importance of immunization for preventing serious diseases, protecting individuals and the community, and promoting overall health and well-being.
  • Interpret, translate, or provide cultural mediation related to health services or information for participants.

Qualifications

Reuirements:

Experience:

One (1) year of experience working with the community.
Experience working in a multicultural setting.
Knowledge of local community nonprofit agencies or organizations serving the vulnerable populations

Education:

HS Diplona/GED

Certified Community Health Worker or Complete Community Health Worker Certification within six (6) months of hire.
Basic computer skills required, electronic health record (EHR) experience.
Familiarity with Medicaid and other Government systems.

Licensure:

AZ Fingerprint Clearance

AZ DL

Special Skills:

Ability to work independently, set priorities and manage work within timeframes.
Demonstrates strong organizational skills and the ability to adapt swiftly to evolving priorities.
Ability to handle highly confidential information

Bilingual proficiency is desireable

Overview

Hello Humankindness

Chandler, Arizona,has a stable suburban population with an economy anchored by many large financial, and high tech companies. Located southeast of Phoenix, Chandler is a skillfully developed community of friendly, diverse neighborhoods with expansive parks, great schools, convenient shopping, and excellent career opportunities.


For more than 50 years, Dignity Health’s Chandler Regional Medical Center has focused on quality patient care and service to the community. As the longest established hospital in the southeast valley, Chandler Regional has provided care for the Chandler community since 1961. The hospital recently added a new five-story tower with 96 patient beds, increasing the acute-care bed count to 338. This expansion increased emergency and trauma services, as well as the surgical unit and intensive care offerings.

The word “dignity” perfectly defines what our organization stands for: showing respect for all people by providing excellent care. At Chandler Regional, our employees are the heart and soul of our organization. They are the reason we are able to live out our healing ministry within the communities we serve. Our doctors, nurses and allied health professionals are a regular self-contained support system for each other. This unique working culture is one of the reasons why a career with us is so rewarding. 

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Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

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Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.

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