Current Openings
Community Health Worker Job, Full Time, Primary Care
- Job Title
- Community Health Worker Job, Full Time, Primary Care
- Job ID
- 27743668
- Location
- Cape Coral, FL, 33909
- Other Location
- Description
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Join Our Team at Sanitas!
Sanitas is hiring a Full-Time Community Health Worker for our Cape Coral - HUB facility in Cape Coral, FL. The Community Health Worker (CHW) serves as a vital link between Sanitas and the surrounding community. In this role, you will connect with local resources, map the community, and link leaders and services to our users.
What We Offer:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Life & AD&D Insurance
Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Voluntary Benefits.Responsibilities:
- Identify local community resources by engaging with organizations and leaders.
- Collaborate with local organizations to create and promote community activities.
- Facilitate self-sustained groups, identifying community leaders.
- Connect residents to resources through community connectors.
- Support high-need patients by linking them to appropriate resources.
- Collaborate with the medical center team and participate in weekly meetings.
- Report to the Community Coordinator in Florida.
Skills & Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent; certification as a Community Health Worker in Florida required.
- 1 year of experience in community development and/or outreach.
- Knowledge of local community needs and effective information gathering.
- Strong public speaking and administrative skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required.
- Bilingual in Spanish and English required.
Physical Demands: This role requires regular physical activity, including standing, walking, and lifting up to 50 pounds, with specific vision abilities and exposure to various environmental conditions.
About Sanitas: We are a global leader in patient care, dedicated to quality healthcare, research, and education, serving nearly 3 million people across 8 countries. Join our supportive, team-oriented culture that values innovation—apply today!
- Required Skills
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Empathy and compassion for the clients we serve
High school or equivalent and certified as CHW in Florida.
1-year experience in community development and/or community outreach.
Communityrelation management knowledge of a localcommunitys needs and the ability to interview others to get needed information are essential qualities
Public speaking
Interpersonal skills
Administrative skills
General knowledge of the following software: Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Bilingual Spanish and English required.
- Optional Skills
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Relevant or any other job-related vocational coursework.