Community Health Worker

Harney District Hospital's Family Care Clinic is seeking a Community Health Worker (CHW) to join their team! This position is responsible for helping patients and their families navigate the healthcare system and community resources. The CHW will work closely with primary care teams and other agencies to ensure patients receive high-quality, comprehensive healthcare and are connected to available resources as needed. This position starts at $17.34 and increases based on experience. This is a full-time, on-site position. This position is also eligible to receive our full benefit package.

Required Skills and Abilities:

Must have a general familiarity with principles and practices in the medical field, i.e., importance of infection prevention, patient confidentiality, etc. Must have excellent time management, organizational, and work planning skills. Possesses working knowledge of community resources available to a rural population. Demonstrates cultural competency and the ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds. Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and database application software.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/LICENSES: At time of hire or within 12 months of hire must be able to successfully complete CHW certification program. Must have a valid Oregon driver's license.

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS: Experience in healthcare or social work settings providing direct patient care and/or service. Highly independent, organized worker. Ability to inspire confidence in others. Demonstrated communication and customer service experience.

Harney District Hospital (HDH) is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

It is the policy of Harney District Hospital (HDH) that qualified individuals with disabilities not be discriminated against because of their disabilities regarding job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of HDH to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. HDH is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Jen Hoke at 541-573-8642 or jhoke@harneydh.com.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire; they will also be required to pass a background check and drug screen for legal or illegal drugs under Federal or State law.