Oncology Community Health Worker

About this role

• About the Position This team member will support oncology community program needs, including prevention/screening outreach activities, peer support for supportive care services access, scheduling, and resources needed to complete appointments.
• About Outpatient Clinics Corewell Health operates over 300 outpatient clinics across Michigan, bringing a multitude of care options to the communities that we serve.
• There are over 40 different types of primary care and specialty practices, which allows those who work in these clinics the opportunity to learn and explore various interests or to specialize in one area.
• Scope of work Provides peer support and role modeling related to the improvement of life skills and health/wellness to individuals and their families during personal interactions including home visits, telephone calls, etc.
• Instructs individuals and their families about wellness, chronic disease prevention and self-management.
• Assists clients and their families with accessing appropriate community resources.
• Assists with the coordination of group support programs and provides ongoing contact.
• Cultural competency and shared-life experiences with client population is preferred.
• Must have reliable transportation and be able to drive to and from appointments.
• Qualifications * Required High School Diploma or equivalent and successful completion of the paraprofessional CHW Training Program (Completion within 180 days from hire date) * Preferred Associate's Degree or equivalent * 3 years of relevant work experience Preferred * Knowledge and use of community resources; social, health and public agencies and services.
• Preferred * LIC-Driver's License - STATE\_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required * CRT-Auto Insurance - Upon Hire required How Corewell Health cares for you * Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
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• * Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance * Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings * Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status Primary Location SITE - Lakeshore Radiation Oncology Center - 12642 Riley St - Holland Department Name Radiation Oncology - LAROC Employment Type Full time Shift Day (United States of America) Weekly Scheduled Hours 40 Hours of Work 8:00 a.m.
• - 5:00 p.m.
• Days Worked Monday to Friday Weekend Frequency Variable weekends CURRENT COREWELL HEALTH TEAM MEMBERS - Please apply through Find Jobs from your Workday team member account.
• This career site is for Non-Corewell Health team members only.
• Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community.
• We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category.
• We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.
• Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.
• An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization.
• As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other.

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