Community Health Worker - Bilingual

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Community Health Worker - Bilingual

Community Health Worker - Bilingual

Reno, Nevada

This field-based role enables associates to primarily operate in the field, traveling to client sites or designated locations as their role requires, with occasional office attendance for meetings or training. This approach ensures flexibility, responsiveness to client needs, and direct, hands‑on engagement.

Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.

The Community Health Worker is responsible for serving as a liaison/connector between the patient, care team, and the community. They help to bridge conversations with patients and remove barriers that prevent them from accessing health and social services. The role includes telephonic and/or face‑to‑face outreach to a panel of patients for appointment scheduling, needs assessment, and care gap closure.

• Meet patients in clinic or facility to help identify social determinants of health impacting patient’s health and general well‑being.
• Collaborate with social worker and/or care manager to develop an action plan.
• Develop a trusting relationship with patients by providing support and advocacy to help achieve health goals.
• Assist patients in accessing health‑related services and community resources, such as accompaniment to specialist appointments and assistance with enrollment forms.
• Facilitate communication between all parties (patients, families, colleagues, and community‑based organizations) as needed.
• Document interactions with patients and on behalf of patients in the medical record.
• Attend meetings as required.
• Travel to worksite and other locations as necessary.

• H.S. diploma or equivalent; experience utilizing electronic medical record; 1 year of experience in a healthcare, community-based, or social work environment; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is required.

• Certified Community Health Worker preferred.
• Experience of fering insights into navigating challenges related to homelessness and employment is preferred.
• Reliable personal transportation preferred.

For candidates working in person or virtually in the below location(s), the salary range for this specific position is $18.66 to $28.00.

Location:

Nevada

In addition to your salary, Elevance Health offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non‑discriminatory factors set by the Company.

Elevance Health is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws.

Non‑Management Non‑Exempt

1st Shift (United States of America)

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Healthcare Role (Non‑Licensed)

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.

At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success – for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.

We offer a range of market‑competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and…