Community Health Worker Cover Letter

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the community health worker position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for oversight of the Center for Population Health's Behavioral Health programs which include Collaborative Care, iCBT, Medicaid ACO Community Partners Programs interventions and Substance Use Disorder programs (addiction teams, recovery coaches etc.).

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Able to evaluate teaching when appropriate (i.e., pre- and post-test, repeat demonstration)
• Able to provide medical interpretation and translation as needed
• Able to recognize level and enhance medical literacy
• Able to obtain and responsibly collect relevant data to measure outcomes
• Computer literate with proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet creation and maintenance (Excel), electronic presentations (Power Point), and Internet software
• Experience as an outreach worker preferred
• Interact respectfully with patients and staff with different cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities
• Comfortably and professionally discuss sexual and drug use behaviors with patients

I am excited to be applying for the position of community health worker. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for oversight responsibility for all levels of leadership and values of Trinity Health into the operations of the skilled nursing community.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Social work licensing preferred
• Positive attitude and openess to changing environment
• Completion of comprehensive outreach education program ( CHEC, BPHC) or core competency training/curriculum/coursework is a highly preferred pre-requisite
• Successful completion of a Community Health Worker formal training program such as from a community college or other education institution preferred
• Familiarity with and experience working in Chicago's South and Southwest communities (resident of Southside communities preferred)
• When appropriate identify and refer participants for supportive services to enhance
• Experience as a community health worker, peer specialist, peer advocate, or a similar role preferred
• Managed Care or Medicaid experience preferred

I would like to submit my application for the community health worker opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for writing expertise in grant applications, presentations and journal/abstract submissions for the Office of Community and Culture.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Community Health Worker certification through the Ohio Board of Nursing
• Good communicator and telephone skills
• Written and oral fluency in Spanish and knowledge of Latino culture
• Knowledge of local resources to access the Latino community
• Well established in the Latino community in Southwest Kansas
• Able to work some evenings, weekdays, and weekends with a flexible schedule
• Knowledge of smoking cessation programs in Kansas
• Community Health Worker, Medical Assistant, or Engagement Specialist Certification

I would like to submit my application for the community health worker opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for operational leadership to meet and exceed the expectations, values and priorities of community, customers and NGO’s.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Experience with Behavioral Health and or Substance Abuse strongly preferred
• Expertise in issues such as housing, transportation, peer support, career training and community education
• Personal or family experience in the health care system preferred Knowledge of key concepts and principles (recovery, resiliency, and wellness)
• Experience or knowledge of HIV preferred
• Interact respectfully with patients and staff of different cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities
• Strong command of written and spoken Spanish preferred
• Location/Facility - DFW Area
• Location/Facility – Dallas Area

I am excited to be applying for the position of community health worker. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for leadership in education that shapes and supports the culture of spirituality, mission, and values of Franciscan Health.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Minimum high school diploma highly
• Knowledge of insurance enrollment (CalFresh, Covered California, Medical)
• Interested in healthcare
• Meets all federal and state standards of education and/or licensure to practice as a Master Medical Social Worker
• Current MSW license in the State of Nevada
• Crisis Experience- experience working with individuals who are going through a high intensity situation involving depression or suicidal tendencies
• Experience working with these populations in face-to-face settings is preferred
• Requires daily travel to and from appointments at Provider offices, beneficiary homes, and other community meeting locations within a specific region of Arkansas