Community Health Worker

Primary Job Functions: Work primarily in the community with specific target populations.Assist with accessing resourcesCoach patients in effective management of their chronic health conditions and self-careAssist patients to develop and understand health management plans and goals.Motivate patients to be active and engaged participants in their healthAssist patient in understanding care plans and instructionsProvide basic living skills training Provide psychoeducation to patients Provides transportation as needed to necessary appointmentsAssist patients in utilizing resources, including scheduling appointments, assisting with completion of applications for programs and follow-up with referrals and appointments.Follow-up with health management /care plans with both patients and providers.Facilitate communication and coordinate services between providersWork collaboratively and effectively within a team, build and maintain positive working relationshipsEffectively work with people (staff, patients, Physicians, agencies, etc) from diverse backgrounds in reducing cultural and socio-economic barriers between patients and institutionsEffectively document activities, service plans, and results in an effective manner while adhering to the policies and procedure in place.Continuously expand knowledge and understanding of community resources, services and programs providedProvide emergency care as needed (CPR, MindSet, PRN Medications), according to the AltaPointe Policy & Procedures Demonstrate the ability to recognize the elements of a crisis state and knows how to deescalate or resolve the situation Meets AltaPointe productivity standardsSupervision and Consultation:Seek clinical supervision and consultation needsAccept and employs suggestions for improvementActively work to enhance clinical skillsAttend regularly scheduled staff meetingsClinical Record Keeping:Document in a timely fashion per AltaPointe policyDocument in a clear, concise manner and reflect that provision of services is clear and meets medical necessityCourteous and respectful attitudes towards patients, visitors and co-workers:Treat patient with dignity and respectRespect privacy and confidentialityWork cooperatively with others and contribute to a positive work atmosphereAssist others as neededPersonal values don’t inhibit ability to relate and care for othersAdministrative and Other related duties as Assigned:Actively participate in Performance Improvement activitiesActively participate in AltaPointe committees as requiredComplete assigned tasks in a timely mannerFollows AltaPointe/AccordiaPolicy & Procedures Maintain active Driver’s licenseComplete assigned trainingsPhysical Requirements of the Job: There is frequent standing while getting files, paperwork, and handing out medication.Sitting is frequent by nature and up to 5-10 minutes; however, extended sitting could be up to 1.5 to 3 hours for documentation.Squatting and/or lunging frequently to stock supplies and retrieve needed material from file cabinets and book shelves.Fine manipulation for writing, handling paperwork, and dispensing medications to consumers.Pushing and/or pulling force up to 1-5 pounds force, horizontally, to open file cabinets and place binders on book shelves.Lifting various ranges from the floor to overhead with weights up to 1-5 pounds frequently.Any other duties as assigned by supervisorMinimum Qualifications:High school diploma/GEDAny combination of 3 years health/social services experience and/or education preferredVerifiable good driving record and reliable transportationKnowledge of cultural diversity

Created: 2026-03-13