Community Health Worker

Full Time
Lima, OH 45801
Posted Just posted
Job description
Everyone who works with Mercy Health is united under one purpose: to help our patients be well in mind, body and spirit. This drive, along with our history of faith, is a powerful combination. It gives us a shared calling to work toward every day. Join our exceptional team and help us continue to provide the highest quality of health care possible to our communities.
Job Description Reports to Title: Director Community and Government Affairs

# of Direct Reports: 0

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The Coordinator Community Advocacy focuses on both internal and external audiences with the goals of building trust with diverse community members, facilitating projects and programs to provide outreach and engage underserved populations, working with cross-functional teams to enhance the pipeline of future employees in the healthcare field, making meaningful connections with thought leaders, supporting patient relations efforts with a focus on diverse populations, and supporting employee engagement initiatives.

Essential Job Functions

  • Works closely with Bon Secours Mercy Health Diversity and Inclusion leaders to cascade and coordinate system-wide initiatives locally.

  • Develops strategies to engage community members and earn the trust of healthcare providers; develops methods to measure success.

  • Works collaboratively with various departments, including Human Resources, Community Relations, Community Health, Foundation, and Mission to implement initiatives and track results of outreach.

  • Works with various units and departments to analyze patient relations data and collaborates with units to support a hospital environment inclusive of all patients.

  • Partners with senior leaders and organizational representatives across Mercy Health Lima to think critically about complex issues.

  • Provides oversight and guidance to pipeline programs which collectively serve underrepresented minorities from secondary school through college and university training.

  • Works closely with community organizations to focus on impacting key health measures as determined by Bon Secours Mercy Health, the Community Health Improvement Plan, or specific departments that see racial disparities among patients.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

None

Education

Bachelors, Health Care Administration/Communications/Marketing/Psychology/Social Work/English/related field (required)

Work Experience

4 years' experience in a community outreach position (required)

Experience working for a large, complex organization (preferred)

Training

None

Patient Population

Not applicable to this position

Working Conditions

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.

General office environment.

Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.


Physical Requirements

Physical Demands

Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%

Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.) x

Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.) X

Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.) X

Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.) X

Stoop, Kneel X

Crawling X

Climbing X

Balance X

Bending X


Work Position

Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%

Sitting x

Walking x

Standing x


Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards

Physical Requirements

Not applicable to this position

Hazards

Not applicable to this position

Skills

Self-motivated

Ability to design trackable and measurable outcomes

Strong written and oral communication

Planning and prioritizing

Critical thinking

Communicates and collaborates effectively with internal and external stakeholders

Strong Computer skills - including Microsoft Office Suite

Strong Writing Skills

Experience working with a large, complex organization

Strong Collaboration skills

Strategic planning skills

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more

  • Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com

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