Community Health Worker

• Enrolls clients in the First Steps program and enters client information into database.
• Teaches basic principles of self-care including appropriate utilization of available pre- and postnatal care.
• Connect clients to Sea Mar and non-Sea Mar resources as appropriate.
• Provide appropriate provider and/or resource referrals to promote well-being within the family.
• Monitor and document clients’ ability to keep scheduled medical and social service appointments.
• Send letters and perform follow-up calls to patients for planned visits.
• Complete appropriate and timely documentation of client appointment.
• Update and maintain the MSS client database.
• Empower and educate clients in the appropriate use of healthcare resources.
• Attend regularly scheduled team meetings and demonstrate clear communication.

Community Health Worker assisting clients with health resource navigation

Community Health Worker supporting clients in utilizing health resources at Sea Mar Community Health Centers in Washington. Involves client advocacy, education, and administrative tasks.

• Support a successful transition from the carceral setting to the community
• Identify barriers to healthcare and social services and connect members to resources to optimize the members health
• Collaborate with the Carceral Transitions team, facility staff and community to ensure a success re-entry into the community for the member
• Build individual and community capacity by increasing health knowledge and self-sufficiency through outreach, community education and referrals, peer support and advocacy
• Advocate on behalf of and facilitate coordination of resources required to help justice involved members reach optimum functional levels upon reentry to the community during transition and provides short-term care coordination
• Communicate the members health care needs with the carceral facility and send medical records if required
• Identify Health Related Social Needs and connect members to appropriate community resources
• Meet with the members via phone or video conferencing at city and county jails, or the Department of Corrections
• Coordinate medical, dental, and/or vision appointments in accordance with the members release date including transportation to appointments if required
• Provide verbal and/or written status updates regarding the members progress and needs to responsible case managers and providers, legal mandate, or other care plan affiliates as needed to assist the program and members
• Ensure case documentation is consistent with policies and procedures
• Complete Health Risk Assessments with members

Community Health Worker supporting transitions from carceral settings to community healing

Community Health Worker – Carceral Transitions

Community Health Worker supporting transitions from carceral settings to community healing. Identifying barriers to healthcare and connecting members to resources to optimize health.

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Community Health Worker – Carceral Transitions