Community Health Advocate

Overview

As the community’s only not-for-profit faith-based healthcare system; Dignity Health Nevada has been guided by the vision and core values of the Adrian Dominican Sisters for more than 70 years.

As the Henderson and Las Vegas communities grow Dignity Health-St. Rose Dominican facilities and its more than 3400 employees will continue the Sisters’ mission of serving people in need.

St. Rose Dominican is a member of Dignity Health one of the nation’s largest healthcare systems a 22-state network of more than 9000 physicians 60000 employees and 400 care centers including hospitals urgent and occupational care imaging and surgery centers home health and primary care clinics.

Headquartered in San Francisco Dignity Health is dedicated to providing compassionate high-quality and affordable patient-centered care with special attention to the poor and underserved.

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We are committed to delivering quality healthcare and wellness packages that support the mind, body, and spirit. Our Total Rewards package includes Medical, Dental and Vision benefits, retirement, wellness services, paid time off, tuition assistance and other opportunities for career growth and development.

Excluding PRN positions, all team members become eligible for benefits after 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

Incumbents in this position shall comply with all applicable laws and rules including the Dignity Health Standards of Conduct and Dignity Health policies and procedures that apply to his / her job responsibilities, shall seek guidance when in doubt, promptly report any potential or suspected violation of Dignity Health Standards of Conduct, Dignity Health policy or procedure or applicable laws / regulations and when requested, assist Dignity Health personnel in investigating all allegations of violation.

Incumbents shall refrain from involvement in illegal, unethical or otherwise improper acts, and understand and accept consequences for failure to comply with Dignity Health Standards of Conduct.

Incumbents shall meet training requirements within designated timelines assigned. When called upon, incumbents shall assist in risk evaluation and work collaboratively with facility / entity leaders to implement, monitor and mitigate risk corrective plans outlined by the Compliance program.

Qualifications

Minimum :

Experience working in the community.

High School Diploma / GED

Ability to work independently set priorities and manage work within timeframes read and analyze technical material communicate effectively verbally and in writing positive mental attitude.

Strong customer service orientation and the ability to handle highly confidential information essential. Must be computer literate.

Will complete Community Health Worker (CHW) or Promotoras training within a year of hire.

Preferred Qualifications :

Teaching

Bachelors degree

Bilingual (English / Spanish)

Completed Community Health Worker (CHW) or Promotoras training.