Community Health Advocate - WMP Pract Mgmt Clinic Diabetes
Penn State Health
Application
Details
Posted: 27-Nov-23
Location: Reading, Pennsylvania
Salary: Open
Categories:
Allied Health
Internal Number: 41483
Penn State Health -Â St Joseph RegionalÂ
Location: US:PA:Reading Work Type: Full Time FTE: 1.00 Shift: Day Hours: 8:00a - 4:30p
JOB SUMMARY:Â
Perform a wide variety of duties to engage, support, advocate, and educate community members in overall health and wellness. Act as a liaison between health and social services and the community to facilitate access and improve health outcomes by increasing health knowledge and self-sufficiency through a range of activities such as outreach, community education, informal counseling, social support, and advocacy.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):
High School Diploma or equivalent required.Â
One (1) year of experience in a community-related role is required.Â
WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?Â
Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.Â
This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.
Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please call 717-531-8440 between the hours of 7:30 AM and 4:30 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, email hrsolutions@pennstatehealth.psu.edu or download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF for more detailed steps for assistance.
At Penn State Hershey, our mission is to enhance the quality of life and serve our community through improved health, the education of health professionals, and the discovery of knowledge. For us, service excellence is not only for our patients but also our employees. It means valuing each and every employee.