At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence. In partnership between the Northwest Ohio Pathways HUB and Mercy Health- Lima, the Community Health Worker (CHW) will utilize the standardized Pathways of the Pathways Community HUB model to help address health disparities. Specifically, focusing on reducing preterm and low birth weight babies and ultimately preventing infant mortality through community-based care coordination that decreases social determinants of health risk factors that negatively impact birth outcomes. **Essential Job Functions:** **Client Enrollment** (5%): Assess eligibility and enroll clients in the Pathways HUB Program. **Navigation and Coordination** (40%): Coordinate and follow-up on referrals to other community organizations that specialize in areas prioritized by individuals. Work with individuals to develop prioritized pathways. Coordinate with organizations to improve access to services for clients by directly assisting clients **Patient Education** (15%): Provide current and appropriate general health and wellness education through interaction with clients as well as teaching self-advocacy skills. **Documentation and Reporting** (15%): Enter client and provider data in the Pathways database per the program protocol, including demographics, eligibility/enrollment status, and referral status. Identify and document system/service barriers related to connecting clients with health and social services. Complete required productivity reports. **Community Education and Advocacy** (10%): Serve as community connection point for the convening community members. Provide input into the development and implementation of community programs/events that respond to the needs of minority populations with multiple health needs and barriers to care. **Program Representation and Trainings** (15%): Participate actively in community, interagency and coalition meetings to foster good working relationship with the community and other services providers. Participate in regularly scheduled team and inter-organizational meetings and trainings. Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with: Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans Prescription drug coverage Flexible spending accounts Life insurance w/AD&D Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible Paid time off Educational Assistance And much more *Benefits offerings vary according to employment status All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com