Community Health Worker

Find your calling at Mercy!

A community health worker is a front-line public health worker who is a trusted member of and/or has an unusually close understanding of the community served. This trusting relationship enables the worker to serve as a liaison/link between health/social services and the community to facilitate access to services and improve the quality and cultural competence of service delivery. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Position Details:

Minimum Required Qualifications

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Licensure:

None

Experience:

1 year health care or social services experience

Certification/Registration:

None

Other Skills and Knowledge:

• Strong relationship and collaboration skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• Compassion for poor and underserved members of the community
• Basic Microsoft Office skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: None
• Licensure: None
• Experience: None
• Certification/Registration: Community Health Worker Certification if available
• Other Skills and Knowledge: Additional language skills as applicable to community
• Why Mercy?
• From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.
• Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.