Community Health Worker - Grays Harbor or Jefferson

Who we are

Community Health Plan of Washington is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any actual or perceived protected characteristic or other unlawful consideration.

• Strive to apply an equity lens to all our work.
• Reduce health disparities.
• Become an anti-racist organization.
• Create an equitable work environment.

The Community Health Worker serves as a liaison between health and social services and the community to facilitate access to services and improve the quality and cultural competence of service delivery. They also build individual and community capacity by increasing health knowledge and self-sufficiency through a range of activities such as outreach, community education, informal counseling, social support, and advocacy.

• Three (3) years of job-related experience providing medical, mental health or substance abuse-focused services to individuals with chronic medical conditions and/or severe and persistent mental illness.
• Are comfortable working with at-risk populations, communities of color and sourcing local resources for persons with behavioral and/or physical health needs.
• Experience using a health plan care management system or electronic medical record system.
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Are a certification Peer Specialist if you do not have minimum experience and education requirements.
• You may have other special skill sets such as speaking another language or certification as a Community Health Worker. Have a valid state issued drivers’ license and maintain an acceptable driving record and transportation.

• Responsible for engaging prospective care management program participants who have been identified through data analysis and referral sources to likely benefit from care management program offerings.
• Provides community outreach services including home visits, assisting individuals with accessing transportation services, educating enrollees on healthy behaviors, and providing information on community resources.
• Provides follow up services via telephonic or face to face engagement with clients and service planning partners as needed to coordinate reminder calls, medication, and medical appointments, upon request from the care management team.
• With care managers in securing and identifying needed referrals to community and network medical, behavioral health and social assistance providers through telephonic and/or face to face outreach.
• Provides oral and/or written status updates regarding client alerts, progress and needs to responsible care managers and providers, legal mandate, or other care plan affiliates as needed to assist the program and enrollees. Ensures case documentation is consistent with policies and procedures.
• Provides scheduled activities that promote socialization, recovery, self-advocacy, development of natural supports, and maintenance of community living skills.
• Provides information to increase the enrollee's knowledge about his or her health conditions and improve adherence to prescribed treatment.
• This position requires traveling on behalf of the Company and working in the field at least 50% of the time. It is essential that a current driver’s license, proof of insurance and an acceptable driving record are maintained.
• Other duties as assigned. Essential functions listed are not necessarily exhaustive and may be revised by the employer, at its sole discretion.

• Ability to show compassion toward others.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Proficient skills using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to drive.
• Ability to collaborate with team members.

Note:

If you think you do not qualify, please reconsider. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they feel they meet every qualification. However, everyone brings different strengths to the table for a job, and people can be successful in a…