Job Description
Position Overview
A Community Health Worker is a front-line public health worker who is a trusted member of and/ or has unusually close understanding of the community served. This trusting relationship enables the HCW-PC to serve as a liaison/link/intermediary between health/social services and the community to facilitate access to services and improve the quality and cultural competence of service delivery.
A CHW-PC also builds individual and community capacity by increasing the knowledge and self-sufficiency through a range of activities such as outreach, community education, informal counseling, social support and advocacy.
Location and Hours of Position
Shenandoah Health Center 115 N Main Street, Shenandoah PA 17976
Additional Sites: Shamokin Health Center & Schuylkill Health Center
Monday - Friday 8:30am -5:00pm
NO WEEKENDS
Education/Experience Requirement
Benefits
Choosing PHN means more than a job title; it's a holistic experience that nurtures every facet of your well-being and aspirations.
The Network
The Primary Health Network is the largest Federally Qualified Healthcare Center (FQHC) in the state of Pennsylvania. The mission of Primary Health Network is to enhance the health and well-being of the communities we serve by fostering trust and ensuring that every individual has access to high-quality, compassionate, and exceptional healthcare.
With the Joint Commission Accreditation, we adhere to the highest standards of safety and quality in healthcare, ensuring top-notch services that surpass industry benchmarks. Some additional achievements that exemplify our commitment to optimal health and wellness include:
Patient Centered Medical Home Accreditation
Age Friendly Care Health System Participant
HRSA Community Health Quality Recognitions in COVID-19 data reporting, advancing health information technology for quality, and continued implementation of the Primary Care Medical Home care model.
Ranked an impressive #5 in the Government & Non-Profit sector by Inspiring Workplaces of North America for 2023.
Accessibility Support for Applicants
Primary Health Network is committed to providing equal access to employment opportunities.
If you experience difficulty accessing our careers site or completing an application, or if you require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at recruitment@primary -health.net. Our team will work with you to provide an accessible alternative application process.
Primary Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all state and federal laws regarding EEOC.
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