RESPONSIBILITIES **This is a Temporary grant funded position.** I. JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES: • Supports community health by establishing and maintaining trusting relationships with patients, families, and providers to promote health, recovery, resiliency, and wellness. • Performs activities off-site, in the community, and makes patient home visits as required. • Performs duties and responsibilities in accordance with policies and procedures and consistent with the goals and objective of the department and The Queen's Medical Center (QMC). II. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: • Essential: stooping/bending, finger dexterity, seeing, hearing, speaking; lifting usual weight of 10 pounds up to 25 pounds. • Frequent: standing, walking, reaching at and below shoulder level. • Occasional: sitting, kneeling, climbing stairs, walking on uneven ground, squatting, pushing/pulling usual weight of 10 pounds up to 25 pounds; carrying usual weight of 5 pounds; reaching above shoulder level. • Operates computer, calculator, copier, facsimile, and telephone. III. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: • Not substantially subjected to adverse environmental conditions. • Must be willing to work both at the QMC and in the community. Work involves extensive off-site activities, including home and community-based visits to patients. • Must have reliable transportation in order to make visits to sites where patients reside. • May be exposed to negative responses from patient or family. IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE: • High School diploma or equivalent. • Valid U.S. driver's license required in accordance with Hawaii state law rules and regulations. • Driver's abstract or evidence of good driving record. • Meet and comply with qualifications set forth in QMC Fleet Safety Policy. • Medical Assistant, Community Health Worker or Patient Navigation certification preferred. • Current certification in BLS/HCP required. B. EXPERIENCE: • Two (2) years of relevant healthcare/social services experience; or one (1) year of healthcare/social services experience with a Community Health Worker certificate. • Previous experience working with individuals with behavioral health and/or substance use issues preferred. • Prior experience working with the underserved preferred. Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Vet