Community Health Worker; Brunswick

Make A Difference Where It Matters Most

Join a team that's been providing compassionate, patient-centered care to rural North Carolina communities for 50 years. At Comm Well Health, you won't just care for patients, you'll empower families, change lives, and be part of a mission-driven team that believes everyone deserves quality healthcare, close to home.

• Work in collaboration with the Care Coordination/Care Management and Population Health teams to identify hard to reach patients with social and health care needs and meet the patients where they are, physically, mentally, and emotionally

• Build trusting relationships with patients

• Build and maintain positive working relationships with providers, nurse case managers, agency representatives, supervisors and office staff across health and social service organizations

• Assess/address social determinants of health and eliminate barriers to care including through the coordination and/or delivery of transportation services and deliveries, home visits, and community contacts.

• Must be willing to work flexible schedules including some evenings and weekends as necessary

• Help patients utilize resources, including scheduling appointments, and assisting with completion of applications for programs for which they may be eligible

• Coach and support patients as they work toward health goals

• Create connections between vulnerable populations, health care, and community resources

• Assist clients in accessing health related services, including but not limited to obtaining a medical home; providing instruction on appropriate use of the medical home; and overcoming barriers.

• Assist with care coordination and care transitions for patients in the community

• Assist patients with enrollment in programs and benefits for which they are eligible

• Advocate for vulnerable populations within the health care system and the community at large

• Effectively work with people (staff, clients, doctors, agencies, etc.) from diverse backgrounds in reducing cultural and socio-economic barriers between clients and institutions

• Continuously expand knowledge and understanding of community resources, services and programs provided; human relations and the procedures used in dealing with the public as part of a service or program; procedures and resources available to handle new, unusual, or different situations

• Perform duties in a prioritized, organized, and orderly manner to maximize efficiency and productivity.

• Participate in quality improvement activities by initiating or contributing to monitoring, measuring, analyzing, improving and/or controlling program goals, objectives and/or services.

• Support current incentive, regulatory, and certification requirements (such as Meaningful Use, PCMH and UDS) through documentation, participation in initiatives, and other activities as directed.

• Other duties as assigned

Required:

• BLS Certificate from American Red Cross or American Heart Association

• Clean driving record with current NC driver's license and approved by corporate vehicle insurance vendor for driving privileges

• Community Health Worker Certification preferred

Impact:
Be part of a team that delivers life-changing care to underserved populations.

Balance:
Enjoy a supportive, flexible environment that values your well-being.

Growth:
Access continuous learning, advancement pathways, and leadership development.

Recognition:
Your voice matters. At Comm Well Health, every team member "colleague" is seen, heard, and valued.

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance – Affordable plans with options that meet your family's needs

401(k) with Matching – Invest in your future with confidence

Generous PTO – Enjoy time off with paid holidays, emergency leave, and vacation accruals

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