HMSA·Honolulu, Hawaii
The Community Health Worker manages community health by building relationships with families and providers to promote wellness and recovery. They conduct health screenings, provide education, and assist members in navigating complex healthcare systems through home visits and appointment support.
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Manages community health by establishing and maintaining trusting relationships with individuals, families, and providers to promote health, recovery, resiliency, and wellness.
Advocate and support members and their families by prioritizing their needs and preferences, making sure they receive appropriate care and services promptly.
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Conducts screenings for health risks and access barriers, referring to licensed clinicians as needed.
Adjust workflows when necessary to provide optimal care for each situation or individual.
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Uses effective communication techniques, including motivational interviewing, to encourage members to attend regular provider appointments and utilize medical services that support their health.Engage with members and their families to discuss major health concerns and explore solutions to obstacles impacting service delivery, member satisfaction, cost, and community health.
These efforts contribute to better care coordination for members overall.
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Delivers comprehensive education, resources, referrals, and connections to health-related services within the community.
Facilitates the introduction of new or underutilized programs and services to community members.
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Provides guidance to community members facing complex health cases in navigating healthcare systems.
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, conducting home visits, accompanying individuals to appointments, and supporting community events as needed.
Exercises sound professional judgment and adhere strictly to scope and licensure boundaries to ensure actions are taken in the best interest of the community member(s).
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Provides culturally appropriate health education and instructions on using existing health and social services, presenting information clearly and effectively.
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Performs all other miscellaneous responsibilities and duties as assigned or directed.
#LI-Hybrid
1. Associate's degree and three years relevant healthcare/social services experience, or equivalent education/work experience. 2. Demonstrated fieldwork experience 3. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. 4. Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. Including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook. 5. Must have reliable transportation for in-person meetings with members at home or other locations.
Candidates must have an associate's degree and at least three years of relevant healthcare or social services experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and reliable transportation for fieldwork are also required.
Market context
Community Health Worker roles in Hawaii often reflect steady demand in community clinics, public health programs, and outreach settings that serve geographically dispersed populations. These positions are competitive because employers usually want candidates with direct field experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to travel reliably; this posting also requires an associate's degree, three years of relevant healthcare or social services experience, Microsoft Office proficiency, and transportation for fieldwork. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform against the original job description so you can quickly confirm fit before applying.