Siouxland Community Health Center·Sioux City, Iowa
Assist patients in navigating health systems and provide basic education on screenings and chronic disease self-management. Coordinate care by visiting patients' homes to identify and reduce barriers to healthcare access.
Community health worker: 1 – Full-time opening
Assist patients in navigating health system at the Health Center, County, or State level.
Access and communicate barriers in navigation to superiors.
Provide basic education on need for screening tests, self- management of chronic diseases/wellness.
Contact patients under supervision of clinicians to assess the need for additional services, compliance with treatment programs/plans.
Travel to patients’ homes to assess barriers and help coordinate the reduction of those barriers.
Assist quality staff with data projects and assist marketing staff with community events.
These functions are not all inclusive
Siouxland Community Health Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
SCHC participates in E-Verify.
Pre-employment drug screen, background check, and review of required immunizations. Exemptions may be granted for religious or medical accommodation
Requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and advanced computer skills. Candidates must obtain Basic Life Support and Mandatory Reporter certifications, as well as complete professional skills and health coach training.
Market context
Community Health Worker roles in Iowa are often tied to clinics, public health programs, and community-based care, where employers look for people who can connect residents with services and support follow-up. These positions can be competitive because they typically require a high school diploma, a valid driver’s license, experience in human services or healthcare, and the ability to obtain Mandatory Reporter certification. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then prepare examples of client support work and reliable transportation.