Community Health Worker

Upper Great Lakes Family Health (UGLFH) is seeking a **Community Health Worker** to serve as a liaison between UGLFH patients and health & social services within the community. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: * Identifies and tracks patients with barriers to care i.e., transportation, financial, housing/shelter needs, etc. * Identifies and tracks patients with health literacy issues and ensures the patient is provided with the appropriate resources. * Provides patient education and connects patients to community resources. * Partners with Care Managers to provide targeted interventions to avoid hospitalization and emergency department visits. **About Us** Upper Great Lakes Family Health is your community-based medical, dental, and behavioral health care center. We are designated as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), providing services regardless of language, gender, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, physical and mental capacity, age, religion, housing status and ability to pay. **Our Mission** Providing exceptional health care services for all people in the Upper Great Lakes region regardless of their ability to pay. * High school diploma or equivalent. * Knowledge of community resources and demonstrates knowledge of PCMH model of care. * Completion of Michigan Community Health Worker Alliance (MiCHWA) CHW Certification * Experience utilizing an electronic health record system. * Experience working in a healthcare environment. * Occasional travel to other clinic locations.