Number of Applicants
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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.
Community Health Worker Program Coordinator - Resource Mothers
Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
The Community Health Program Coordinator is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating community health programs aimed at improving the health and wellness of the community. The primary focus is on addressing the needs of underserved and vulnerable populations, including low-income families, ethnic minorities, elderly individuals, and those with chronic health conditions. The Coordinator works closely with the community health team, faith-based organizations, community members, healthcare providers, and local organizations to develop and sustain programs that enhance the overall health of these populations.
Essential Job Functions
Education Qualifications
Associate’s degree in sciences or a closely related field is required.
Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Health Science, Social Work, or a related field is preferred.
Licensing/Certification
Community Health Worker (CHW) certification from the Ohio Board of Nursing is required.
CPR certification is required within 30 days of hire.
Work Experience
A minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in community health, public health, or social services is required for this position, including previous work as a Community Health Worker (CHW).
Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Required)
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.
Language
Bilingual language abilities and cross-cultural skills highly desirable.
Working Conditions
Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
General office environment.
May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.*
May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.*
May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.
May have periods of constant interruptions.
Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.
Prolonged periods of working alone.
Other: Ability to work overtime as required
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 . 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
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