Community Health Advocate Job Listing at MedStar Health in Washington, DC (Job ID 101710)

Description

About the Job

General Summary of Position
Under the direction of the Manager of Community Health Outreach the Community Health Advocate (CHA) works closely with case management community and social service agencies to provide connection to resources and programs for community members to improve their health and general well-being. Primarily working in a community-based setting the CHA serves as a link between health/social services and the community to facilitate access and improve the quality and cultural competences of service delivery. In addition the CHA builds individual and community capacity by increasing health knowledge and self-sufficiency through a range of activities including outreach community education informal counseling social and navigation support health screenings assessments and advocacy.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducts and supports execution of Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) through coordinating community health programming.
• Collects tracks and reports data on community health programs and community benefit activities for the hospital.
• Works to build partnerships with key community organizations leaders and hospital departments.
• Participates in community meetings serves on internal committees and represents the department and hospital in community outreach efforts as appropriate.
• Communicates to community members the purposes and potential impact of the community health programs on their well-being.
• Assists community members in identifying socio-economic issues that affect their overall health and develop health/social management plans and goals.
• Connects community members with health-related services and other community resources to address the social determinants of health.

Minimal Qualifications
Education

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Associate's degree preferred or
• Bachelor's degree preferred

Experience

• 1-2 years of experience working with individuals/families and/or communities in outreach programs required

Licenses and Certifications

• DL NUMBER - Driver License Valid and in State (DRLIC) Reliable dependable and insured transportation required

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of local social service resources and ability to make connections promote healthy behavior change and facilitate learning opportunities
• Ability to effectively build partnerships with community organizations and key leaders
• Strong and effective oral and written communication skills to engage with various stakeholders