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Job Description Summary:

This position is responsible for providing education and support to screening and patients. Responsibilities include addressing healthcare disparities and barriers to care for patients; including facilitation of communication across the continuum of care, coordination of resources, education and advocacy, and coordination of care with managing physicians and the interdisciplinary team. This position exists in various departments throughout OhioHealth system of hospitals and healthcare services.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School or GED (Required)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High School or GED
Field of Study: Social Worker, Licensed Social Worker
Field of Study: Chemical Dependency Counselor
Field of Study: Community Health Worker with 1-3 yrs. exp. in Public Health
Field of Study: and/or Addiction Treatment
Years of experience: 1 - 3
years public health / addiction treatment experience

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE
Applicable public health / addiction treatment knowledge expertise. Desirable certification may vary based on the department in which the job exists.

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES
Bachelor of Science (BSN) from a four-year college or university preferred; Community Health - Addiction Treatment experience.

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES
Leadership Competencies

INFORMATION SECURITY
Maintains confidentiality of log-on password(s) and security of other authentication devices (e.g., key fobs, proximity devices, etc.).
Ensures privacy and security of information entrusted to their care.
Uses company business assets and information resources for management-approved purposes only.
Adheres to all information privacy and security policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines.
Promptly reports information security incidents to the OhioHealth Information Security Officer.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

75%:
Assesses learning needs, provides education, assesses learning achieved, and provides support and navigation to patients and families.
5%:
Participates in quality control and assurance.
10%:
Participates in process improvement activities including collaboration with community organizations.
10%:
Other duties may vary by department such as various program coordination, maintaining registries and collection and preparation of data for metrics reporting.The major duties/ responsibilities and essential functions listed above are not intended to be all-inclusive of the duties, responsibilities and essential functions to be performed by associates in this job. Associate is expected to all perform other duties as requested by supervisor.

AGE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
Knowledge and application of growth and development principles.
Utilization of effective communication strategies.
Implementation of specific technical factors.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT


OSHA BLOOD BORN PATHOGENS EXPOSURE
Limited Exposure

Work Shift:

Variable

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

40

Department

Emergency Department

Join us!
... if your passion is to work in a caring environment
... if you believe that learning is a life-long process
... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry

Equal Employment Opportunity

OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment