Community Health Worker

The University of New Mexico is seeking a Community Health Worker to join
the Office for Community Health Adult Inpatient Social Determinants of Health
Team. The Office for Community Health is looking for a full-time Community
Health Worker to work with adults during their inpatient stay at The University
of New Mexico Hospital to help screen for and provide support for Social
Determinants of Health.

Responsibilities:

• Assists
  patients in the inpatient, hospital setting. Communicates to clients/patients
  the purposes of the Social Determinant of Health program and the impact it may
  have on their wellbeing.
• Helps patients
  identify socioeconomic issues that affect their overall health and develop
  health/social management plans and goals.
• Connect individuals with supportive
  programs and provide education and resources to help reach these health/social
  management plans and goals.
• Meet with adult
  individuals during their inpatient stay and assist with screening for Social
  Determinant of Health needs.
• Documents all
  client encounters and contracts made on behalf of patients; completes and
  submits referrals; maintains comprehensive electronic client files, which
  include patient notes, release of information, assessments and other medical
  documents acquired on behalf of the client.
• Documents activities, service
  plans, and outcomes achieved by client in an effective manner.
• Educates client
  on available supportive programs and resources.
• Coaches
  patients in effective management of their Social Determinate of Health needs
  and self-care.
• Assists patient
  in understanding care plans and instructions.
• Motivates
  patients/clients to be active and engaged participants in their health and
  overall wellbeing.
• Assists clients
  in accessing health related services, including but not limited to: obtaining a
  medical home, providing instruction on appropriate use of the medical home,
  overcoming barriers to obtaining needed medical care and /or social services,
  enrolling supportive programs, and accessing supportive services in their
  communities.
• Provides
  support and advocacy during inpatient medical visit.
• Participate in
  multidisciplinary conversations regarding individual patient needs including
  medical providers, nursing staff, social worker, care managers, therapists,
  pharmacists, and others.
• Under general
  supervision, as part of a multi-disciplinary team, provides services relating
  to addressing Social Determinants of Health needs.
• Responsible for
  building patient relationships that encourage needs management and connection
  with healthcare providers, service providers, and other supportive resources.
• Coordinates and
  monitors connection with supportive services during their inpatient stay.
• Other duties as
  assigned by supervisor.

See the Position Description for additional information.

• Possession of a valid New Mexico driver's license is a requirement for this job.
• Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
• Fingerprinting, and subsequent clearance, may be required for this position depending on assignment.
• May be required to obtain a Community Support Worker (CSW) certification within six months of hire.
• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.
• Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.

High school diploma or GED; at least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Only applications submitted through
the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job
advertisement on a 3rd party site, please
visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.