Certified, Community Health Worker; CHW

Location:

Work from home (Pennsylvania)

Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

Worker Type:

Regular

Exemption Status:

No

Job Summary:

This position is designated as Work from Home, and applicants must reside in Pennsylvania to be considered. While the role is home-based, it is primarily field-focused and requires extensive travel throughout the community, including visits to individuals’ homes and other community locations.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable working independently, building relationships within the community, and managing a travel-based schedule.

Travel throughout the following Pennsylvania counties, including but not limited to:
Luzerne, Lackawanna, Schuylkill, Northumberland, Monroe, Columbia, Mifflin, Clinton, and York Counties.

Candidates must have reliable transportation and be willing to travel regularly within their assigned coverage area to support community-based services and outreach activities.

Job Duties:

Works within the community providing outreach to patients with complex medical and social needs. Acts as a resource to assist patients in navigating the health care system.

• Orientsandassesses new Community Health Workers .
• Provides regular assessmentofthelevelofproficiencydemonstratedbystaffduring theorientationperiodinordertosupport decisions to move staff along in training or refocus until proficiency is met.
• Assistsintheidentificationandoutreachofmedicallycomplex patients.
• Collaborateswiththemultidisciplinaryteaminthedevelopmentandimplementationofthecareplan.
• Engages patients bywayofphonecall, homevisit,hospital visit,andaccompanyingpatientsto
  
  Providersappointmentsasneeded.
• Completesvitalsigns.
• Identifiesgapsincareandconnectsmembers with resources.
• Facilitatestelemedicinevisits withmembersandproviders.
• Performsdiseasespecificeducation.
• Conducts Medication Reviewtoensuremedicationadherence .
• Conductssafetyevaluationsinpatientshome.
• Facilitatesadherencetotreatmentplanbyearlyidentificationandresolutionofgapsincare.
• Communicatesallconcerns toclinicalteamandmanager as necessary,seeking supportandguidance proactively.
• Participatesinmultidisciplinaryteamconferenceinordertomaximizethetreatmentplan.
• Providesreinforcementofthetreatmentplanunderthedirectionofthe Case Manage rand Licensed Social  Workerand is available for consultation and case review as needed.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Position Details:

Hours:

8:00AM-4:30PM

Benefit Highlights:

• Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial…