Job Description

The Community Health Worker provides activities and programs that improve the health and overall quality of life of CSC patients and community residents by decreasing barriers that may prevent them from accessing health and medical care; bringing educational messages about health and CSC into the community; and engaging patients and residents in improved individual health. Duties include door-to-door outreach, community/neighborhood canvassing; successful medical home and social service referral; increasing public and individual health education and awareness; the accurate reporting of information and data; positive public relations; and the integration of community services into CSC’s current delivery of care. 

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED Equivalent required.
• Certification as a Community Health Worker is preferred
• Experience in the health care industry preferred
• Experience related to diabetes management and prevention or the care of individuals living with diabetes or other chronic diseases is plus.

Hours

Full Time, 40 hours per week. This position may require occasional Saturday work.

Location

Bishopville is the "home site" - daily travel within the community and to other CSC locations is required, most often to Hartsville, Society Hill, and Cheraw.

CareSouth Carolina is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all. We seek to have a diverse, inclusive workforce and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, citizenship, disability or veteran status.