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A day in the life of this role: The CHW Supervisor must have a strong and genuine commitment to the care of vulnerable people and communities. High quality supervision can lead to enhanced services for clients, increased staff satisfaction, decreased burn-out/staff turn-over, improved team relationships, and improved client/patient outcomes. Community Health Workers are public health workers who apply their unique understanding of the experience, language, and/or culture of the populations they serve in order to carry out one or more of the following roles: Providing culturally appropriate health education, information, and outreach in community-based settings, such as homes, schools, clinics, shelters, local businesses, and community centers; Bridging/culturally mediating between individuals, communities, and health and human services, including actively building individual and community capacity; Assuring that people access the services they need; Providing direct services, such as informal counseling, social support, care coordination, and health screenings; and Advocating for individual and community needs. The supervisor will oversee the recruitment and training of the CHW. He/she will also be responsible for daily supervision of the CHWs and annual performance evaluations. The supervisor helps with the assignment and management of the CHW?s caseloads, provides onthe-spot training and support, helps problem solve and helps obtain resources for the patients if the CHW is unable. If the CHW is providing home or agency-based visits, it is essential that the supervisor is easily available for back-up support and emergencies. In terms of professional development, quality supervision should facilitate movement to the next level of competence as well as facilitate self-confidence. Modeling these skills for staff can help CHWs to implement them with their patients/clients. What\'s in it for you: Teamwork: Your commendable, independent work ethic will earn you recognition and appreciation, and you will also be celebrated as a cooperative and respectful team player. Growth: You will be encouraged and supported to increase your skillset, knowledge and understanding of how providing access assists in providing high quality, integrated health to all our patients. Impact: In this position you can directly impact the whole health of your friends, neighbors, and community members. Benefits: Sign on bonus, health, dental and vision insurance effective on day 1 of employment, paid vacation, holiday time, personal time and sick time, retirement fund with employer match, Career Pathways opportunities and much more! What we need from you: ? Any combination of 3 or more years of health/social services experience and/or post H.S. education in a related field ? CHW Supervision Certificate strongly suggested, but will consider supporting candidates who display an aptitude for this work in obtaining certification qualifications ? Culturally and linguistically qualified to work within the population ? Demonstrated commitment to impacting at risk patients ? Ability to work independently and as a team member across multicultural settings ? Detail oriented with the ability to multi-task ? Computer literate, experience with electronic medical record preferred ? Strong time management, organizational and planning skills ? Reliable transportation required ? Knowledge of area culture and resources required Competencies and Attributes: ? You are trustworthy, responsible, independent, take ownership and deliver results. ? You have unquestionable integrity, credibility, and character. You have demonstrated high moral and ethical behavior. ? You are willing to embrace challenges, and you are comfortable with uncertainty. ? Commitment to working with diverse populations, as well as a commitment to the health of our communities.