**_Community Health Worker - Lorain Market_**

**Shift/Schedule**

+ Full Time - Scheduled for 40 Weekly Hours
+ Primary Shift Times - Days/Afternoons
+ Work Location - In Person at Mercy Lorain Hospital
+ Evening & Weekend Availability Required for Participation in Community Events & Department Initiatives

**Primary Function/General Purpose of Position**

The Community Health Worker focuses on direct support, outreach, and engagement to improve community health outcomes, focusing on improving health, well-being, and access to essential services. The Community Health Worker serves as a liaison between community members or patients and health and social service systems, providing culturally appropriate health education and addressing basic social drivers of health. Community Health Workers may work in a variety of settings, including serving in the community or assisting patients in physician practices based on specific market design.

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