Job description
Summit Pacific is a vibrant and expanding nonprofit public hospital district serving east Grays Harbor County, Washington. Founded in 1982, Summit Pacific now operates three locations comprised of a critical access hospital, primary care clinics, an urgent care clinic and a range of ancillary and specialty services. Summit Pacific’s vision is “Through Summit Care, we will build the healthiest community in the Nation.” To learn more about Summit Pacific, visit www.summitpacificmedicalcenter.org.
Job Summary
The Community Health Worker Specialist (CHW) will provide outreach, brief coaching, and health related social support for children primarily ages five through eighteen and their caregivers. This position will focus on reducing barriers to accessing mental/behavioral health services through social services support, providing transportation to appointments, and coordinating care when navigating the primary care and mental/behavioral health system.
This role may provide basic education on mental health and wellbeing, brief coaching and discreet skill building for children, youth and caregivers, and coordination in accessing support to address identified needs. Further, the CHW will foster collaborative relationships with other providers and social support, specifically school staff, to ensure ease in coordination of care across service domains.
The CHW is a grant funded position (January 2023 thru December 2024) through the Washington State Health Care Authority. Funding may be extended by the Health Care Authority for an additional two years. Position is eligible for benefits. However, due to the nature of the position being grant funded, the pay rate will not change unless dictated by HCA’s contract.
Job Specific Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide services to children ages five through eighteen and their caregivers focused on reducing barriers to accessing primary care and mental/behavioral health services through support and coordinated care when navigating the mental/behavioral health system.
- Provide basic education on primary care and mental health and wellbeing, brief coaching and discreet skill building for children, youth and caregivers, and coordination in accessing community supports to address identified needs.
- Further, CHWs will foster collaborative relationships with other providers and social support, specifically school staff, to ensure ease in coordination of care across service domains.
- Promoting healthy development through support in navigating primary care for young children and families as well as connection to necessary resources and services.
- Must have the ability to drive and care for patients off-campus and meet the driver qualifications per policy.
- May offer additional support and services within the scope of their job description and role.
- Performs special projects and other related duties as assigned.
- Essential Job Function
Staff Member Responsibilities
- Adapts to changes in the work environment: Asks clarifying questions and/or provides constructive input in a helpful and respectful manner.
- Builds and maintains working relationships: Maintains effective working relationships with supervisor and direct co-workers.
- Creates positive experiences for patients, customers and, co-workers: Consistently provides a level of service that meets SPMC standards.
- Demonstrates ongoing learning & development: Participates in ongoing skills training and competency development.
- Exhibits effective work skills: Successfully performs job duties in accordance with SPMC expectations for quality/accuracy, quantity, and timeliness. Re-priorities and/or shifts focus as needed to deliver expected results.
- Facilitates Teamwork: Actively engages in team activities. Welcomes and supports new team members; promotes a positive work environment.
- Fosters an environment of trust: Treats others with courtesy and respect. Does not engage in gossip or triangulation.
- Supports SP mission, vision, and values: Develops awareness of departmental contribution to mission, vision and strategy. Participates in department strategies and tactics.
Organizational Responsibilities
In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed above, all employees are expected to adhere to Summit Pacific behavior and patient experience standards, comply with policies, procedures, and regulatory guidelines; and act in an ethical, professional, respectful, and collaborative manner.
Required Education and Experience
- Lived experience with youth within the Grays Harbor Community.
Required Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations
- K12 Mental Health Community Health Worker Training required within 90 days of hire.
- Valid WA driver's license with a satisfactory driving record; No more than two (2) moving violations within the past two (2) years.
- Defensive Driver Course specified by SPMC required within 6-months of hire.
- Drivers must be a minimum of 21 years of age.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Strong organizational skills: ability to prioritize, and reprioritize, work as needed to meet objectives.
- Professional and effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to identify and employ communication strategies appropriate to the audience. Grammar and punctuation skills as needed to compose professional documents.
- Proficient in the use of current technology and software, including intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion. Ability to develop and maintain accurate documentation and records.
- Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration skills. Strong customer service and interpersonal skills; ability to maintain composure and interact calmly and professionally with co-workers, providers, patients and visitors in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.
- Ability to work independently using good judgment, problem-solving, organization, and prioritization skills to complete assignments in a timely, accurate, and effective manner.
This is a temporary position with an annual base income of $62,000.
Location: Summit Pacific Medical Center · SPM POPULATION HEALTH AND INNOVATION
Schedule: Full Time, Monday - Friday
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