Community Health Advocate

Welcome to Saint Joseph Hospital, a 433-bed hospital founded in 1877 by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth as the first hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Led by Sister Euphrasia Stafford, the mission to provide compassionate care to the underserved is still carried out today. Saint Joseph Hospital holds over two dozen national ranks and recognitions and is recognized as a 2024 Best Place to Work in Kentucky. 

Saint Joseph is part of CommonSpirit Health, a non-profit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. With approximately 175,000 team members and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians. 

Our commitment to serve the common good is delivered through the dedicated work of thousands of physicians, advanced practice clinicians, nurses, and staff; through clinical excellence delivered across a system of 140 hospitals and more than 2,200 care centers serving 24 states.

As our Community Health Worker, you will be a vital link between individuals and essential community resources, actively working to reduce health disparities and improve access to support services.

Every day, you will proactively engage with clients, assessing their needs and identifying pathways to care and support. You'll connect individuals to relevant health, social, educational, and employment resources, providing guidance and practical assistance to overcome logistical barriers.

To be successful in this role, you will possess a profound understanding of diverse community needs, exceptional problem-solving abilities, empathy, and resilience. Your dedication to empowering clients and removing barriers to care will be paramount.

• Responsible for establishing trusting relationships with patients and their support team while providing general support and encouragement.
• Provide referrals for services to community agencies as appropriate.
• Help patients connect with transportation resources and give appointment reminders in special circumstances. Transporting patients is strictly prohibited.
• Exhibit excellent working relations with patients, visitors and staff, effectively communicating the mission of CHI Saint Joseph Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
• Work collaboratively with the health care team. Establish positive communications and partnerships with providers, services, the patient, and the team.
• Continuously expand knowledge and understanding of community resources, services, and programs which could be beneficial to patients being navigated.

Required

• High School Graduate General Studies, upon hire or
• High School GED General Studies, upon hire
• None, upon hire