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District Health Department 10 Community Health Worker in Big Rapids, Michigan

Seeking a full-time organized, detailed oriented, pragmatic, and collaborative community health worker to join the community health team based in our Mecosta County office.

General Responsibilities

  • Through home visits and in clinic and community settings, works 1 on 1 with clients to secure information such as medical, psychological, and social factors contributing to client's situation.
  • Records information in database, works to identify and navigate resources to support the client and eliminate barriers to good health.
  • Advocates for clients and acts as a liaison between clients and other service providers.
  • Helps clients and families understand, accept and follow medical recommendations.
  • Provides healthcare enrollment services, Medicaid Outreach, and DHD#10 services outreach in community settings.
  • Covers Mecosta County.

Why work here?

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As local public health, we protect and promote the highest level of health possible for the communities we serve.  Our positive work culture is strengthened by our commitment to making all employees feel valued and respected.

 

Our values:

  • Customer Service
  • Communication
  • Responsibility and Accountability
  • Positive Attitude
  • Integrity

What we offer:

  • Family-first company culture
  • 13 Paid Holidays
  • Paid Days Off (PDO)
  • 3 Personal Days
  • Competitive Insurance -- 3 options to choose from
  • Dental and Vision
  • MERS Retirement Plan
  • Professional Development opportunities
  • Employer Paid Short/Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
  • Weeks 5-12 50% paid Maternity/Paternity leave
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