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City/State: Saint Louis, Missouri Categories: Education Job Status: Full-Time Req ID : 98390 Pay Range: $18.25 u2013 $29.26 / hour (Salary or hourly rate is based on job qualifications and relevant work experience) Additional Information About the Role Raising St. Louis is committed to enhancing the health and well-being of our community through dedicated outreach, education, and support services. We focus on empowering families and individuals by providing them with the tools and resources they need to lead healthier, more prosperous lives. We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Community Health Worker to join our dynamic team. This role is ideal for a self-starter with a deep passion for community service and a proven ability to solve problems creatively and effectively. You will play a crucial role in connecting individuals and families with necessary health and social services, facilitating access to resources, and supporting our mission to uplift the community. FT Benefits eligible position. Hybrid work opportunity. Candidates should be able to work occasional weekend and evening events. Community Health Worker Certification is preferred. Overview St. Louis Childrenu2019s Hospital is dedicated to improving the health and lives of children. As one of the top-ranked childrenu2019s hospitals in the country, St. Louis Childrenu2019s provides care in more than 50 specialty areas through a dedicated team of physicians, nurses, staff and volunteers. Along with inpatient and outpatient medical care, the hospital offers education, wellness and injury-prevention programs to fulfill its mission to u201cdo whatu2019s right for kids.u201d Providing comprehensive, high-quality care and serving as an advocate for children has been St. Louis Childrenu2019s commitment since its inception in 1879. Today, the hospital serves patients and families across a 300-mile service area, and has seen patients from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. St. Louis Childrenu2019s consistently ranks among Americau2019s Best Childrenu2019s Hospitals by U.S.News & World Report in all surveyed categories. In 2021, St. Louis Childrenu2019s was one of eight childrenu2019s hospitals to rank in the top 25 of all 10 specialties. The hospitalu2019s academic and physician partner, Washington University School of Medicine, is one of the top-ranked medical schools in the United States. Since 2005, St. Louis Childrenu2019s has been designated as a Magnetu00ae hospital for nursing excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing Centeru00ae (ANCC). Preferred Qualifications Role Purpose Community Health Worker provides preventive health improvement services by working closely with interdisciplinary care team, internal/external agencies to address social determinants of health to improve the overall health and well-being of the child and family. Responsibilities + Work daily as a community liaison to identify gaps in care by assisting clients in accessing the necessary resources to remove barriers categorized as social determinants of health. + Provide referrals for appropriate services as needed by assisting in assessments/screenings or conducting follow-up care with patients in person, via phone, home visits and/or visits to other settings where clients are accessible. + Establish and maintain trusting relationships with clients on a daily basis to effectively work with an inter-disciplinary team, internal departments, and with community organizations. + Document and track ongoing activities, care plans, and results in an effective manner while strictly adhering to the policies and procedures in place. + Continuously communicate and expand knowledge of community resources, services and in the hospital or community based agencies the programs provided to reduce cultural and socio-economic barriers between the clients and institutions. + BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job. Minimum Requirements Education + High School Diploma or GED Experience + Preferred Requirements Supervisor Experience + No Experience Benefits and Legal Statement BJC Total Rewards At BJC weu2019re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being. + Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date + Disability insurance paid for by BJC + Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution + 401(k) plan with BJC match + Tuition Assistance available on first day + BJC Institute for Learning and Development + Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts + Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time + Adoption assistance To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary ( Not all benefits apply to all jobs The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer