Nursing - CMA - Care Manager
Poplar Bluff
Posted 4 months ago

Missouri Highlands Health Care is seeking a Community Health Worker for the following locations:

(MAT) Poplar Bluff, MO

The Community Health Worker (CHW) in the MAT (Medication-Assisted Treatment) Program at Missouri Highlands collaborates with clinical and nursing staff to provide vital support to patients undergoing MAT. This role is focused on enhancing communication between patients and healthcare providers, coordinating care, and offering educational and emotional assistance to patients throughout their recovery journey.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assuring that people access the coverage and services they need
Creating more effective linkages between vulnerable populations and the health care system;
Managing care and care transitions for vulnerable populations;
Ensuring cultural competence among health care professionals serving vulnerable populations;
Providing culturally appropriate health education on topics related to chronic disease prevention, physical activity and nutrition, and cultural competence;
Advocating for underserved individuals to receive appropriate services;
Providing informal counseling, such as social support, care coordination and health screenings
Building community capacity to address health issues.
CHWs offer interpretation and translation services to provide culturally appropriate health education and information to assist people in receiving the care they need.
CHW’s give informal counseling and guidance on health behaviors
CHW’s advocate for individual and community health needs
Perform other duties, as assigned.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Excellent presentation performance skills
Clear and concise communication skills
Cultural competence of the areas they are serving
Possess patience and professionalism

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Any combination of 3 years health/social services experience and/or education
Verifiable good driving record and reliable transportation
Background check and fingerprinting
Completion and passing of Community Health Certification within 6 months of date of hire

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