About the role

Job Description: Job

Title

Community

Health

Worker Location:

Saint

Louis,

Missouri Department:

Clarity

Healthcare Employment

Type

Full-Time Job

Summary: Are you passionate about helping others and creating healthier, stronger communities? Clarity Healthcare is seeking a compassionate and motivated Community Health Worker to join our collaborative team. In this rewarding role, you'll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships, advocate for individuals and families, connect people with vital healthcare and community resources, and make a lasting impact
on

the

lives

those

you

serve.

are

looking

for

someone

who

compassionate,

resourceful,

community-minded,

excellent

communicator,

and

dedicated

improving

health

outcomes

for

diverse

populations.
As a Community Health Worker, you will serve as a trusted link between patients, healthcare providers, and community organizations. You will help individuals navigate healthcare and social service systems, identify and address barriers to care, promote health education, coordinate services,
and

support

patients

achieving

their

personal

health

goals.

Through

outreach,
advocacy,
and
care
coordination,
you
will
empower
individuals
to
take
an
active
role
in
their
healthcare
journey
while
contributing
to
healthier
communities
across
the
region. This
position
offers… ·

Employee

Assistance

Program

–

24/7

counseling
services,
legal
assistance,
&
financial
consultation
for
you
and
your
household
at
no
cost ·

Mileage

Reimbursement

–

Company

paid
for
work
functions
requiring
travel ·

Employee

Discounts

–

Hotels,

Theme

Parks

Attractions,

College

Tuition

Workplace

Culture

-
An
environment
cultivating
employee
wellbeing,
valuing
each
individual's
humanity,
and
actively
promoting
a
healthy,
joyful
workforce ·

Additional

Perks

Benefits

Scroll

down
to
bottom
of
this
post
to
learn
more Key

Responsibilities

Coordinate

care
and
support
services
for
individuals
by
connecting
them
with
healthcare
providers,
behavioral
health
services,
and
community
resources. ·

Build

meaningful
relationships
with
patients
and
empower
them
to
achieve
their
health
and
wellness
goals. ·

Educate

individuals
and
families
on
healthcare
resources,
preventative
care,
wellness
initiatives,
and
available
support
programs. ·

Conduct

outreach
activities
through
phone
calls,
community
visits,
home
visits,
and
community
events
to
engage
individuals
in
care
and
services. ·

Identify

barriers
to
care
and
collaborate
with
patients
and
interdisciplinary
teams
to
develop
effective
solutions. ·

Advocate

for
patients
while
promoting
culturally
responsive,
person-centered
care. ·

Assist

individuals
with
understanding
insurance
coverage
options
and
completing
eligibility
and
enrollment
applications,
including

Qualified

Health

Plans

(QHPs). ·

Collaborate

with
healthcare
providers,
care
teams,
and
community
partners
to
improve
care
coordination
and
health
outcomes. ·

Maintain

accurate
documentation,
records,
and
data
entry
in
accordance
with
organizational
requirements. ·

Support

departmental
initiatives,
quality
improvement
efforts,
and
other
assigned
projects. Education,
Experience,
and/or

Credential

Qualifications

High

School

Diploma

or
equivalent
required. ·

Bachelor's

degree

Health

Sciences,

Social

Work,

Human

Services,

Public

Health,
or
a
related
field
preferred. ·

Two

(2)
years
of
experience
in
community
health,
patient
navigation,
healthcare
outreach,
human
services,
case
management,
or
a
related
field
preferred. ·

Knowledge

of
community
health
principles,
social
determinants
of
health,
harm
reduction
practices,
and
motivational
interviewing
techniques. ·

Knowledge

of
local
community
resources,
support
programs,
and
social
service
systems. ·

Strong

customer
service,
relationship-building,
communication,
and
problem-solving
skills. ·

Proficiency

with

Microsoft

Office

applications
including
Excel,
Outlook,
Teams,
and
Word. ·

Ability

to
work
independently
while
collaborating
effectively
within
a
multidisciplinary
team. Additional

Qualifications

Valid

driver's
license,
reliable
transportation,
and
current
auto
insurance
required. ·

Excellent

interpersonal,
active
listening,
and
communication
skills. ·

Strong

organizational
skills
with
attention
to
detail. ·

Ability

to
communicate
effectively
with
diverse
populations
in
a
clear,
compassionate,
and
professional
manner. ·

Experience

in
customer
service,
peer
support,
coaching,
community
outreach
and
engagement,
healthcare
or
behavioral
health
settings,
public
speaking,
and
health
education
is
beneficial. ·

Complete

approved

Community

Health

Worker

training
program
through
a
recognized
curriculum
provider. ·

Must

complete
required
training
related
to

Trauma-Informed

Care,

Behavioral

Health

Conditions

Children,

Suicide

Prevention,

and

Substance

Use

Disorders. ·

Must

attain

First

Aid

Certification

within
three
(3)
months
of
hire
and
maintain
certification
thereafter. ·

Must

attain

CPR

Certification

within
three
(3)
months
of
hire
and
maintain
certification
thereafter. ·

Tuberculosis

(TB)
screening
required
for
all
direct
care

staff.
Physical Requirements
· Perform sedentary work requiring exertion of up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and negligible force frequently
· Sit for extended periods while providing services, completing documentation, and attending meetings
· Occasionally walk and stand while conducting client services and participating in program activities
· Perform repetitive hand, finger, and arm movements associated with typing, writing, and electronic documentation
· Lift, carry, push, or pull light objects as necessary to perform essential job functions
· Utilize computers, office equipment, and electronic health record systems throughout the workday



Position Perks & Benefits:
Paid time off:
full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life
Employee benefits package:
full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
Top-notch training:
initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
Career mobility:
advancement
opportunities/promoting
from within
Welcoming, warm, supportive:
a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness



Brightli is on a Mission:
A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.
As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Preferred Family Health Care is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.