**Responsibilities** The Community Health Advocate will be responsible for helping patients and their support team to navigate and access community services, other resources, and adopt healthy behaviors. The Advocate supports primary care providers and clinic staff through an integrated approach to care management and community outreach. The Advocate will provide social support, informal counseling, and advocate for the health needs of individuals and their community. Community outreach such as home visits and visits to community agencies may be necessary. Essential Functions -Responsible for establishing trusting relationships with patients and their support team while providing general support and encouragement. -Provide referrals for services to community agencies as appropriate. -Help patients connect with transportation resources and give appointment reminders in special circumstances. -Transporting patients is strictly prohibited. -Exhibit excellent working relations with patients, visitors and staff, effectively communicating the mission of CHI -Saint Joseph Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. -Work collaboratively with the health care team. Establish positive communications and partnerships with providers, services, the patient, and the team. -Continuously expand knowledge and understanding of community resources, services, and programs which could be beneficial to patients being navigated. -Act as a community advocate between the patient/family and community service agencies. -Attend regular staff meetings, trainings, and other meeting as requested. _The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work_ _performed within this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all_ _job responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other_ _duties as assigned._ **Qualifications** **Required Education:** + High school diploma or GED **Required License/Certifications:** + KY Driver's License **Overview** Welcome to Saint Joseph Mount Sterling, a not-for-profit, faith-based hospital founded in 1918. Formerly known as Mary Chiles Hospital, Saint Joseph Mount Sterling serves as a 42-bed community hospital and is recognized as a 2024 Best Place to Work in Kentucky (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ioujd4fnJcY) . Whether you are an experienced healthcare professional or working toward that, we invite you to experience Hello Humankindness (https://www.chisaintjosephhealth.org/library/landing/humankindness) with us! CHI Saint Joseph Health provides you with the same level of care you provide for others. Learn more about CHI Saint Joseph Mount Sterling and its awards and recognitions here: CHI Saint Joseph Mount Sterling (https://www.chisaintjosephhealth.org/chi-saint-joseph-health/hospitals-locations/saint-joseph-mount-sterling) Our commitment to serve the common good is delivered through the dedicated work of thousands of physicians advanced practice clinicians nurses and staff; through clinical excellence delivered across a system of 140 hospitals and more than 2200 care centers serving 24 states. **Pay Range** $17.89 - $25.27 /hour We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.