Community Health Associate II | St. John's Care Connect | Full-time | Days
uf healthSt Augustine, FL
Community Health Associate II | St. John's Care Connect | Full-time | Days
L4
uf healthSt Augustine, FL7 days ago
Occupations
Community Health WorkersSocial and Human Service AssistantsCommunity and Social Service Specialists, All OtherIndustries
Other Individual and Family ServicesAdministration of Public Health ProgramsVoluntary Health OrganizationsCommunity Health Associate Join UF Health and be part of a team committed to exceptional patient care, innovation, and community impact. We are currently seeking a passionate individual who is eager to make a difference in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Community Health Associate provides direct community health services through Care Connect to vulnerable populations through identification, engagement, and provision of resources to address unmet social and health needs. Care Connect+ is a community alliance that was established to connect area residents in need with available services and address social determinants of health in a coordinated way throughout Northeast Florida. By aligning community resources into a single access point, Care Connect+ increases coordination and access of available resources. Care Connect+ has over a 120-member provider network to serve the vast needs of our community members. Care Connect+ staff provides crisis intervention, resource navigation, advocacy, practical assistance to clients, and provides client-centered assessments to address unmet social and health needs.
Please note:
Candidates may be considered for positions for the General Navigation Program or the BRAVE Program (Be Resilient and Voice Emotions), program that serves as the hub for student behavioral health referrals, along with, care coordination and navigation services for schools throughout the state of Florida. ScheduleFTE: 1.0Hours:
Days: Monday-Friday
Location: St. Augustine, FLQualificationsEducation
Required: High School Diploma/Equivalent
Preferred:
Associate's or Bachelor's Degree Social Work, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Psychology, or related field Experience
Required:
0-1 year of experience; Demonstrated experience working with vulnerable populations
Skills & Abilities:
Candidates should be assertive, well organized, possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Candidates should have the mental and emotional resiliency as we are exposed to traumatic situations daily.
Candidate should have a calm demeanor in order to reassure parents in times of crisis or concern around the urgency of care for their child(s) health.
Ability to think critically and address crisis situations as they arise.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and can learn new technologies and systems quickly.
Experience working with vulnerable populations from various backgrounds.
Must successfully pass an AHCA Level 2 screening for this position.
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Level
MidL4
Location
St Augustine, FL
Occupation
Community Health Workers
Industry
Other Individual and Family Services
Posted
7 days ago
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