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Company

The Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency (MDHA)
Address , Nashville, 37206, Tn
Employment type
Salary $44,036 - $62,677 a year
Expires 2023-07-24
Posted at 11 months ago
Job Description

METROPOLITAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING AGENCY
HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION


Position Open: May 23, 2023
Position Closing Date: June 7, 2023

Job Announcement
Position:

COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER
Salary: $44,036 - $62,677

Community Health Workers (CHW) help individuals and their families navigate and access community services, other resources, and adopt healthy behaviors.
The CHW will help clients identify and address health goals. The CHW provides social support and advocates for clients’ health needs, and provides services
such as needs assessments, health education, outreach, support and coordination to obtain needed resources. Works under indirect supervision in community-
based settings, including clients' homes. Training will be provided upon employment. MDHA offers competitive salaries and an amazing retirement
program. Our Mission is to create affordable housing opportunities, support neighborhoods, strengthen communities and help build a greater
Nashville.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND LICENSES:
• Resident of Nashville with good knowledge of the resources of the community
  • Experience in a community-based setting
Candidates with accreditation earned in foreign institutes are encouraged to apply.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Identify clients to participate in the program through direct outreach
  • Refer clients to clinics, community resources and other agencies to meet the client’s identified needs and follow-up referrals to completion.
  • Advocate for clients to ensure health care compliance.
  • Conduct client health needs assessments and maintain the assessment data.
  • Act as a health coach for clients to achieve desired health behaviors.
  • Assist clients in completing forms/applications, scheduling appointments required to receive needed services or community resource.
  • Assist clients in their homes and community. Communicate to clients the purposes of the program and the positive impact it may have on their well-being.
  • Provide support and coaching by motivating and encouraging people to obtain care and services.
  • Empower individuals regarding advocacy on behalf of themselves and their community through outreach and prevention.
  • Serve as a liaison and advocate between patients, providers, staff, and the community by facilitating communication and coordinating services.
  • Refers clients to transportation services and help address other barriers to services.
  • Document all client encounters; maintain comprehensive electronic client files, which include client notes, release of information, and assessments. Document
activities, service plans, and outcomes achieved by client in an effective manner.
  • Maintain HIPPA compliance at all times.
Other Functions
  • Answer phones and directs calls to appropriate staff and partners; answer general inquires
  • Work with other CHW team members to create a directory of community resources and share best practices
  • Plan, organize, and attend vaccination clinics and health fairs sponsored by MDHA
  • Participate in on-going trainings as needed.
  • Collaborate with supervisor and MDHA grant writer to support programming and provide insight to enhance potential grants

Knowledge, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Behavioral Skills:
Agencies and resources related to health care delivery, health education, and health-related services in the Nashville area. Understanding of trauma-
informed care principles, navigate case management software packages, perform duties of the position with minimal direction and complete tasks in a time-
sensitive environment.

Technical Skills:
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals from a diverse community. Advocating on behalf
of clients. Microsoft Office software including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Physical Skills:
Provide follow through to each client and their health care plan . Provide case management services to clients. Plan, implement, and evaluate individual client
care plans. Develop rapport and trust among clients. Communicate medical information and logistics to health care professionals and community partners.
Navigate case management software packages. Perform duties of the position with minimal direction and complete tasks in a time-sensitive environment.

Financial Skills:
N/A

EQUIPMENT USED
Personal computer, case management and financial management software, employee's automobile, general office and audio-visual equipment.

SUPERVISION EXECISED
None

LICENSE REQUIRED
Valid Tennessee driver's license.



THE METROPOLITAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING AGENCY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND HIRES REGARDLESS OF RACE,

COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, AGE, RELIGION, AND DISABILITY, GENETIC
INFORMATION OR ANY OTHER LEGALLY PROTECTED STATUS.

Apply at www.Nashville-MDHA.org. Upon reviewing all applications submitted for job openings, the Human Resources Office will notify those applicants
who are selected for personal interviews. Applicants selected for a position must successfully pass a pre-hire physical examination and drug screen

in order to be hired. MDHA is certified by the State of Tennessee as a Drug-Free Workplace


Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency

701 South Sixth St.
Nashville, Tennessee 37206

www.Nashville-MDHA.org
TDD#252-8599

To request a reasonable accommodation or assistance with language interpretation, please call 615-252-8550.