Community Health Worker

Job Description Schedule: Days: M-F Job Location Type: Hybrid Your experience matters At Lifepoint Health, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce who can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. As a member of the Health Support Center (HSC) team, you'll support those that are in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members to positively impact our mission of making communities healthier ®. More about our team The Care Navigator and Community Health Worker roles work collaboratively within Population Health to support patients attributed to the Clinically Integrated Network in accessing essential healthcare and community resources. While both roles focus on patient engagement, advocacy, and care coordination in accordance with population health initiatives, Care Navigators are primarily responsible for assessing patient needs and assisting with the coordination of care across healthcare settings while Community Health Workers are responsible for assessing patient needs and assisting with the coordination of services within the community to address social determinants of health. How you'll contribute A Community Health Worker who excels in this role: Establishing trusting relationships with clients and their families while providing general support and encouragement. Maintaining a high level of confidentiality and integrity. Conducting intake interviews with clients. Coaching clients in effective management of their chronic health conditions and self-care while motivate clients to be active, engaged participants in their health. Guide clients according to clinical practice guidelines and best practices for their disease.