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Sea Mar Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1978, is a community-based organization committed to providing quality, comprehensive health, human, housing, educational and cultural services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos in Washington State. Sea Mar proudly serves all persons without regard to race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender, or sexual orientation, and regardless of ability to pay for services. Sea Mar's network of services includes more than 90 medical, dental, and behavioral health clinics and a wide variety of nutritional, social, and educational services. We are recruiting for the following position:

Sea Mar is a mandatory COVID-19 and flu vaccine organization

Community Health Worker - Posting #26183

Hourly Rate: $21.12

Position Summary:

Full-time position open at our Care Management location in Aberdeen, WA. The Community Health Worker (CHW) will work in and according to the training provided by the Pathways Model to eliminate or mitigate barriers to health and social services as identified through the client assessment. This position will work with clients that meet the criteria established by the local HUB. The CHW will serve as an advocate and link, connecting patients to appropriate community resources and services within the local HUB. The CHW will provide services in the home, community and office. CHW will document all client interventions and services provided. This is a results-oriented program and success will be measured by the completion of check-points within the established Pathways, and improved client self-efficacy and health care outcomes.

This position will have a fixed home location but will work in patients' homes, the community, and multiple Sea Mar locations including Elma and Ocean Shores.

Qualifications:

• The Community Health Worker must be a recognized and trusted member of the community she/he is serving and
• Have the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, and utilize good listening skills.
• Ability to be an effective team member and be trusted to work independently.
•  Maintain a clear understanding of the Federal, State, and community resources available.
•  Provide unbiased and accurate education and/or referral(s), even if the clients’ needs might be in conflict with personal viewpoint/belief system of the CHW.
• Be computer literate and able understand how to use the CCS Platform in an efficient manner.
• Demonstrate the ability to recognize potentially dangerous situations to self in the clinic, office, home and community settings and to take appropriate action.
• Be Knowledgeable of child/ dependent adult abuse/neglect and mandated reporting law RCW.26.44.30.
• Be knowledgeable about and have the interest, compassion, and ability to provide services to clients facing economic, emotional, physical, social, and other challenges which are impacting their health and health outcomes.
• Demonstrate a basic knowledge of chronic disease conditions.
• Engage in trainings and educational opportunities to continue to develop knowledge on chronic conditions or other issues affecting the client population.
• Recognizes that the focus of care is the client and understands that client participation and control of their own care is our priority.
• Maintains focus of agency on the following client centered principles:
• Empanelment
• Continuous and Team-based Healing Relationships
• Client-centered Interactions
• Engaged Leadership whose focus is the client
• Quality Improvement (QI) Strategy that is inclusive and dynamic
• Enhanced Access
• Care Coordination
• Organized, Evidence-based Care
• Must be professional at all times and able to maintain the understanding, physical health, emotional stability and personality suited to meet the physical, mental, emotional, and social needs of the population served.
• No history or evidence of alcohol or other drug misuse for a period of three (3) years prior to the date of employment, and no misuse of alcohol or other drugs while employed at this facility.
• Has not been convicted of a felony within the last seven years or ever been convicted of child abuse and / or any crime involving physical harm to another person nor be a perpetrator of substantiates child abuse.

Education:

High school diploma or GED. Ability to read and understand documents such as documentation requirements, community resources, safety rules, other instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively one-on-one with clients, families, colleagues and community partners. Must be computer literate and be able to utilize computer documentation, researching community resource, etc.

Must possess a current Washington State driver's license. This person must receive a background check from Washington State Patrol. Must have and maintain CPR Certification and TB test annually. Must be approved to perform Pathways services by the contracted agency. Must complete Pathways training.

What We Offer:

Sea Mar offers talented and motivated people the opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing community health organization. Working at Sea Mar Community Health Centers is more than just a job, it’s a fulfilling career with opportunity for advancement. The fringe benefits surpass most companies. For example, Full-time employees working 30 hours or more, receive an excellent benefit package of:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Prescription coverage
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Paid-time-off starting at 24 days per year 10 paid Holidays.

We also offer 401(k)/Retirement options and an exciting opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, complete the online application and click SUBMIT or APPLY NOW. If you have any questions regarding the position, email Daniel Bauman, Care Manager, at danielbauman@seamarchc.org. 

Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Posted 3/5/2024

External candidates considered after 3/8/2024

This position is represented by Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU).

Please visit our website to learn more about us at www.seamar.org. You may also apply through our Career page at https://www.seamar.org/jobs-general.html