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Community Health Advocate

CHI St Joseph's Health Park Rapids, Minnesota
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The posted compensation range of $18.15 - $25.63 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Requisition ID 2026-499765 Employment Type Full Time Department Community Health / Education Grant Funded Hours/Pay Period 80 Shift Day Weekly Schedule 1.0 FTE Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Remote No Category Population Health

Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Community Health Advocate, you will serve as a vital link between our clinical teams and the community, helping patients navigate the healthcare system and overcome barriers to well-being. You will be a champion for those we serve, providing the guidance and social support necessary to foster healthy lifestyles and improve long-term outcomes.
Every day you will partner with patients and their families to connect them with essential community resources, provide informal counseling, and advocate for their unique health needs. You will actively engage in community outreach, collaborate with local agencies, and collect critical data to ensure our care management remains integrated and effective.
To be successful in this role, you will be a passionate, culturally competent communicator who is comfortable working both within our clinics and out in the community. We are looking for a dedicated problem-solver who excels at relationship-building, possesses a strong commitment to health equity, and is motivated to help individuals and communities thrive.
What you'll do...
  • Relationship Building & Advocacy: Establish trusting, collaborative partnerships with patients, their support systems, and the multidisciplinary healthcare team to provide ongoing encouragement and advocacy.
  • Case Management & Follow-up: Execute consistent follow-up—via phone or in-person visits—from initial patient identification through case closure to ensure continuity of care.
  • Assessment & Goal Setting: Utilize social needs screening results to conduct motivational interviewing, facilitate collaborative goal setting, and assist patients in reaching their personal wellness milestones.
  • Resource Coordination & Referrals: Identify patient needs and provide essential support by connecting individuals with community agencies and navigating external resources.
  • Administrative & Clinical Support: Assist patients with complex paperwork, such as applications and registration forms, while maintaining accurate and timely documentation within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
  • Professional Development & Collaboration: Actively participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and interdisciplinary team discussions to ensure high-quality communication and service delivery.
Job Requirements

Required: 

  • High School Diploma

Preferred: 

  • Associates Degree
Where You'll Work

CHI St. Joseph’s Health of Park Rapids, part of CommonSpirit Health, is an award-winning, 25-bed critical access hospital located in the heart of lake country. Fully accredited by The Joint Commission, we offer a full range of services including 24/7/365 Emergency Department and Level IV Trauma Center, hospitalist program, testing, surgery, orthopedics, rehabilitation, and more so that you can experience better health. 

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