Community Health Worker

Job overview

The Community Health Worker role is onsite in Sikeston, MO. Compensation is not specified. The position is part of Missouri Delta Medical Center’s Patient-Centered Health Home care team. The worker bridges clinical care, social services, and patients through outreach, care coordination, health education, and social-support navigation, helping close care gaps and support patient health goals.

What you'll do

• Meet with the care team to plan patient care
• conduct outreach and preventive-care engagement
• assist with referrals and tracking clinical and social needs
• provide culturally appropriate health education
• support chronic disease self-management and adherence
• help patients address barriers to care
• co-lead health education groups
• maintain a network of community resources.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

community health worker

patient-centered health home

care coordination

patient outreach

health education

chronic disease management

community resources

sikeston mo

missouri delta medical center

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Community Health Worker certification is preferred, or the candidate may obtain it after hire with appropriate training.

About the employer

Missouri Delta Medical Center is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Outpatient Care Centers. Sector: 62.