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Providence St. Joseph Health Community Health Worker in Seattle, Washington
Description Communicates care coordination information by phone, fax and email in accordance with health system policy. Works directly with patients and their families to address social barriers to health. Ensures member access to services appropriate to their health needs. Conducts screenings and gathers information to identify individual needs for addition to the care management plan. Coordinates internal and external resources to meet identified needs. Monitors effectiveness of the care management treatment plan and escalates concerns to RN, SW, or Provider teams. Interfaces with the clinical care team and community partners in the development of care management plans. Makes home visits to patients at place of residence or other facility (e.g. homeless shelter, assisted living, skilled nursing facility). Arranges for transportation to provider visits if needed. Coordinates community resources to address gaps in care; food, housing, support, etc. Engage with patients as directed to identify social determinants of health. Comfortable working with patient that may have mental illness and substance abuse issues. Make follow up phone calls as needed. Ability to work independently under the direction of Population Health and Care Management staff. Providence caregivers are not simply valued - they're invaluable. Join our team at Pacmed Clinics DBA Pacific Medical Centers and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them. Required Qualifications: Associate's Degree Health Related, Community Outreach or Social work related field. Or equivalent educ/experience Upon request: Driving may be necessary as part of this role. Caregivers are required to comply with all state laws and requirements for driving. Caregivers will be expected to provide proof of driver license and auto insurance upon request. See policy for additional information. 1 year Health Related, Community Outreach or Education Experience Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree Health Related, Community Outreach or Social Work Related Field Or equivalent educ/experience Preference will be given to applicants with lived experience Why Join Providence? Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of providing safe, compassionate care. About Providence At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of "Know me, care for me, ease my way." Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we'll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable. The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Check out our benefits page for more information about our Benefits and Rewards. About the Team Providence Physician Enterprise (PE) is a service line within Providence serving patient