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Are you ready to join a healthcare family where your values align with ours? At Dignity Health – Yavapai Regional Medical Center (DH-YRMC), now a proud part of CommonSpirit Health, a not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider, our core mission guides every decision and every interaction.

Here, you'll discover more than just a job; you'll find rewarding career opportunities across a comprehensive network of inpatient and outpatient services. From a vibrant community hospital, YRMC has grown into a leading regional healthcare system.

Today, that means you could be making an impact at:

• Two state-of-the-art acute care hospitals
• A robust network of primary and specialty care clinics
• Modern outpatient health and wellness services
• Acclaimed cardiac diagnostic centers
• Advanced outpatient medical imaging facilities

Elevate your career without sacrificing your quality of life. As you grow with YRMC, you'll find the Prescott area isn't just a place to work – it's an inspiring community designed for living, thriving, and embracing the outdoors. Imagine a charming blend of bygone appeal and modern amenities, coupled with four distinct seasons and nearly year-round sunshine perfect for every adventure.

Say hello to a relaxed lifestyle that empowers you to prioritize both your professional growth and family time. YRMC extends this inviting spirit within our walls, fostering a strong sense of family, and belonging among our team members.

Come experience the exceptional quality of life that YRMC and Prescott offer. Work at the heart of #hellohumankindness and discover where your career and well-being truly connect.

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.

• Advise clients or community groups on issues related to diabetes and obesity, improving general health, diet and exercise, prevention, sanitation or hygiene, self care, social issues, education, childcare or problem solving.
• Act as a resource to all clients, providers and the community. Attend community meetings and chealth fairs to understand community issues and build relationships with community members. Distribute flyers, brochures, or other informational or educational documents to inform members of a targeted community.
• Refer community members to needed health services.
• Advise clients or community groups to ensure parental understanding of the importance of childhood
  immunizations and how to access immunization services

Required

• High School Diploma/GED
• Will complete Community Health Worker (CHW) training

Preferred

• Bachelors Other
• Bi-Lingual