Community Health Advocate

CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region is committed to building healthier communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen—both inside our hospitals and out in the community. With locations throughout Colorado, Utah, and Kansas, we deliver the same high standard of care to our employees as we do to our patients. Our 20 hospitals, emergency and urgent care centers, home care and hospice, Flight for Life Colorado^TM , telehealth and over 240 physician practices and clinics offer endless opportunities! Here, you can grow your career and impact the people in the communities you serve.

CommonSpirit Health is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit, faith-based health systems, with a team of over 150,000 employees and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians. CommonSpirit operates more than 2,200 care sites and 140 hospitals, serving some of the most diverse communities across the nation, letting humankindness lead the way.

You have a purpose, unique talents and now is the time to embrace it, live it and put it to work. We value incredible people with incredible skills – but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more. This is the heartbeat of our organization and your time will be spent in a supportive, team environment with resources to help you flourish and leaders who care about your success.

Responsible for supporting communities as part of Community Health Advocate (CHA) team. CHA's are public health workers and trusted members of the community. They serve as a link between patients and social service agencies in the community to help members gain access to available health programs. Provide consumers with information and assistance to access the health care and enroll our community members in public insurance programs. Utilize knowledge and skills in community health improvement and care management to support the Community Health Needs Assessment Implementation plan.

In addition to bringing humankindness to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following:

• High School  Diploma/G.E.D.
• Bachelors Degree (Preferred)
• Previous Community Health Worker Training (Required) CHW
• Two years of experience working in a Community Health Worker (CHW) role or experience with social services, support services, public health or related health outreach, preferred. Experience interviewing and collecting confidential data and maintaining records.
• Experience in completing standard forms; previous experience with Connect for Health Colorado enrollment, a plus.
• Written and oral fluency in English.

Sedentary work - prolonged periods of sitting and exert up to 10 lbs. force occasionally

This position is based to cover our needs in SLC.  It is a remote role but the individual needs to live i Utah.  We do prefer individuals who are fluent in Spanish and have experience in EPIC.  We do require the CHW certification.  

We believe in the healing power of humanity and serving the common good through our dedicated work and shared mission to celebrate humankindness. 

Founded in 1875, for more than a century, Holy Cross Hospital – Salt Lake has provided high-quality healthcare for residents of the Salt Lake Valley. Conveniently located near the heart of the city, this historic acute care hospital remains one of the most trusted medical centers in all of Utah. Our team is focused on providing patients with leading-edge medical expertise and compassionate care at every turn. We are highly motivated and compassionate people, using advanced systems and technology to become the healthcare provider of choice and to improve the quality of life for the individuals and communities we serve. We offer comprehensive orthopedic care, wound care, 24/7 Geriatric, psychiatric and cardiac services, life flight services and are a State-certified heart attack center. Holy Cross Hospital – Salt Lake offers an opportunity to find a fulfilling career in a thriving community with quick access to parks, canyons, winter sports, Climbing, backpacking, and the picturesque Wasatch range of the Rocky Mountains.

We believe investing in our employees lets them know they truly matter. Your Total Rewards package includes compensation, benefits, retirement, wellness, leave, and other programs. Designed with your well-being in mind, we offer: 

• Several Medical, Dental, & Vision options.
• Spending Accounts including a Dependent Care FSA that can include an employer contribution
• Retirement account options with a generous employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Forgiveness, and so much more!

View more on our benefits HERE.

$21.35 - $32.51 / hour