Community Health Worker

About us: The Dignity Health East Valley Community Health department committed to elevating the health and
well-being of our community. Our core philosophy centers on ensuring equitable access to high-quality
healthcare for all individuals, transcending socioeconomic status, cultural background, or personal
circumstances. We are currently seeking a highly motivated and empathetic community health worker (CHW) to
join our dynamic team and significantly contribute to improving the lives of those we serve.

About the Role:As a Community Health Worker (CHW) at Dignity Health East Valley, you will be a vital link in
empowering individuals to achieve sustainable healthy lifestyles. You will partner with essential local community resources, provide targeted health education, and guide participants through complex health and social service systems. This role is a pivotal bridge,fostering collaboration with community-based organizations and clinicalteams to advocate for improved healthcare access and optimal, comprehensive care for our community members.

Chandler Regional Medical Center is a 465 bed non-profit facility providing quality health care to patients and communities in and around Chandler, Arizona. We are part of CommonSpirit Health which operates 139 hospitals and more than 1,000 care sites across 21 states, making our services accessible to nearly 1 in 4 U.S. residents. If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us.

As our Community Health Worker, you will be a cornerstone in driving healthy behaviors and improving health equity within our community, especially for high-risk and underserved populations. You will lead outreach efforts, implement vital health programs, and act as a crucial link between individuals and essential healthcare services in our Foundation Funded Employees department. 

Every day you will conduct outreach for various health initiatives, advising individuals and groups on critical issues like diabetes, obesity, prevention, immunization, and childcare. You will identify and contact members of high-risk groups (e.g., minorities, low-income, pregnant women), providing one-on-one coaching and cultural mediation related to health services.

To be successful in this role, you will have a High School GED or High School Graduate qualification. You must be computer literate and possess strong customer service orientation with the ability to handle highly confidential information. Required skills include the ability to work independently, set priorities, manage work within timeframes, and communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a positive mental attitude.

• Empower participants to achieve their health goals through one-on-one coaching, adapting styles to individual learning preferences, culture, background, and beliefs.
• Collaboratively identify unique risks, needs, and barriers related to healthy behaviors, chronic diseases (e.g., diabetes, heart disease, depression, arthritis) with participants.
• Develop and evaluate personalized, participant-centered action plans, reviewing and adjusting them as needed to ensure ongoing progress and support.
• Demonstrate active listening by creating a safe and supportive space for individuals to share challenges and concerns, showing empathy for their experiences.

Required

High School Graduate/GED

Certified Community Health Worker training 

Complete Community Health Worker Certification within six (6) months of hire

One (1) year of experience working with the community

Experience working in a multicultural setting

Electronic health record (EHR) experience

Arizona Driver's License

Preferred

At least two (2) years of experience resourcing and engaging with non-profits or community-based organizations

Previous experience in a clinical capacity or providing direct patient care (such as
Certified Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant)
Bilingual proficiency (English/Spanish or English/any other language relevant to the community served)