Community Health Worker (Hybrid)

Job DescriptionJob Description

Job Summary- The Community Health Worker is responsible for serving as a liaison/connector between the member, care team, and the community. Helps to bridge conversations with members and remove barriers that prevent them from accessing health and social services. Conducts telephonic and or face-to-face outreach to portfolio of members for appointment scheduling, needs assessments and care gap closure.

Job Duties

• Work with internal care management team to facilitate care coordination, case management, resource delivery, and system navigation to hard-to-reach populations.
• Meets member in clinic, facility, or at home to help identify social determinants of health impacting member’s health and general well-being.
• Collaborates with social worker and/or care manager to develop and implementation of the individualized care plan based on member’s needs and preferences, reporting information to the care manager.
• Assist with identifying and managing barriers to achievement of care plan goals.
• Assist with empowering the member to manage and improve their health, wellness, safety, adaptation, and self-care through effective care coordination.
• Document activities, service plans, and results in an effective manner while strictly adhering to the policies and procedures in place.
• Help members in utilizing resources, including scheduling appointments, and assisting with completion of applications for programs for which they may be eligible.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with the clients, work team, community partners, care managers, supervisors, and office staff.
• Leads in field data collection and submits report to Program Manager.
• Assist with evaluating program outcomes/service effectiveness through tracking participation levels, conducting participant surveys, reviewing chart records, and engaging member in regular follow-up.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED), is required. Bachelor degree a plus.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in either volunteer or paid position working in community setting with at risk populations providing coordination of services is
• Ability to attain Community Health Worker certification within 1 year of hire
• Bilingual (Spanish) a plus
• Previous experience servicing diverse populations in rural areas is a plus
• This is a mobile position, meaning that regular travel to different work locations, including homes, offices, or other public settings, is essential. Will be exposed to weather conditions typical of the location and may be required to stand and/or site for long periods of time.
• Must be able to prioritize and meet deadlines, detail oriented and exercise good judgment
• Above average organizational skills, good listener, team player.
• Must possess/maintain a valid driver’s license, current automobile insurance and a driving record that meets the guidelines and requirement of the organization.
• Hours TBD
• Starting Salary $40,000 to $55,000 (based on experience); Health Insurance and Benefits offered

Company DescriptionDaMar Staffing Solutions of Indianapolis (“DaMar”) is a premier boutique recruitment firm. The DaMar model offers on demand solutions at an affordable price. DaMar Staffing Solutions is the place for professional level staffing for all industries .Company DescriptionDaMar Staffing Solutions of Indianapolis (“DaMar”) is a premier boutique recruitment firm. The DaMar model offers on demand solutions at an affordable price. DaMar Staffing Solutions is the place for professional level staffing for all industries .