at Westside Family Healthcare in Dover, Delaware, United States
Job Description
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE HOME VISITING COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER:
- Providing education and resources with the goal of reducing maternal health disparities and improving infant health in collaboration with home visiting programs in Delaware.
- Plan and execute activities that strengthen partnerships and community engagement.
- Conduct outreach activities in targeted zones, focusing on reaching high-risk women and children up to 5 years.
- Establish trusting relationships with patients and their families while providing general support and encouragement.
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals and community organizations to coordinate comprehensive care and support services.
- Traveling between our Dover and Wilmington sites and communities throughout Delaware to conduct meetings, and outreach events in the community with individuals and established patients to provide case management.
- Complete screenings and needs assessment, identifying social needs, developing effective service plans.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation.