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Dignity Health Community Health Advocate in Henderson, Nevada
Overview
As the community’s only not-for-profit faith-based healthcare system; Dignity Health Nevada has been guided by the vision and core values of the Adrian Dominican Sisters for more than 70 years. As the Henderson and Las Vegas communities grow Dignity Health-St. Rose Dominican facilities and its more than 3400 employees will continue the Sisters’ mission of serving people in need. St. Rose Dominican is a member of Dignity Health one of the nation’s largest healthcare systems a 22-state network of more than 9000 physicians 60000 employees and 400 care centers including hospitals urgent and occupational care imaging and surgery centers home health and primary care clinics. Headquartered in San Francisco Dignity Health is dedicated to providing compassionate high-quality and affordable patient-centered care with special attention to the poor and underserved. You can also follow us on Twitter and Facebook.
We are committed to delivering quality healthcare and wellness packages that support the mind, body, and spirit. Our Total Rewards package includes Medical, Dental and Vision benefits, retirement, wellness services, paid time off, tuition assistance and other opportunities for career growth and development. Excluding PRN positions, all team members become eligible for benefits after 30 days of employment.
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Community Health Programs at Dignity Health - St. Rose Dominican
Join a mission-driven team dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of the Henderson and Las Vegas valley communities. We offer a range of impactful programs, including:
Helping Hands of Henderson : Transportation services and essential support for seniors to maintain independence.
Powerful Tools for Caregivers : Skill-building for caregivers to reduce stress.
R.E.D. Rose Program : Life-saving breast health services for uninsured women and men.
Senior Peer Counseling : Compassionate support for seniors facing aging challenges.
The Mats Project : Creating sustainable mats for the homeless using upcycled materials.
Responsibilities
Position Summary:
Assist individuals and communities to adopt healthy behaviors.
Conduct outreach for medical personnel or health organizations to implement programs in the community that promote maintain and improve individual and community health.
May provide information on available resources provide social support and informal counseling advocate for individuals and community health needs.
Provide services such as blood pressure screening.
May collect data to help identify community health needs.
Qualifications
Minimum:
Experience working in the community.
High school diploma.
Will complete CHW or Promotoras training within a year of hire.
Ability to work independently set priorities and manage work within timeframes.
Read and analyze technical material.
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Positive mental attitude.
Strong customer service orientation.
Ability to handle highly confidential information essential.
Must be computer literate.
Preferred Qualifications:
Teaching experience.
Bachelor’s Degree.
Completed CHW or Promotoras training.
Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Pay Range
$17.12 - $23.54 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.