Community Health Worker

We are looking for Game Changers :

Community Health Worker will work to promote, maintain, and improve the health of persons served. This position will work closely with medical providers, care teams, and other agencies to improve care outcomes. They will facilitate access to community services by connecting and helping persons served navigate systems of care. Specific duties may include:

• Establishes trusting relationships with persons served as they work collaboratively and effectively with clinical care teams.
• Collects patient medical histories and records vital signs.
• Meets regularly with the care team to plan care to discuss cases and exchange appropriate information with team members.
• Acts in advocacy and liaison role between persons served and community service agencies.
• Assists persons served in overcoming barriers to obtaining needed medical care and/or behavioral health/social services.
• Assists with the completion of required information such as enrollment, eligibility determination and overall follow-up.
• Records and tracks care management information. Assesses information to identify patterns and/or trends.
• Maintains knowledge of community resources to assist in meeting the needs of persons served.
• Provides referrals for community services as appropriate.
• Assists persons served in the development of health management plans and personal care goals. Provides education on the effective management of their chronic health conditions and self care. Motivates individuals to be active and engaged in their health care.
• Implements wellness and prevention initiatives.
• Facilitates health education groups.
• Participates in community outreach activities.
• Skilled at listening, engaging, and responding to individuals at various states or readiness for change; those with complex issues; those in crisis.
• Demonstrates knowledge of principles of trauma informed care.
• Willingness to support and assist consumers with trauma related issues.

OTHER DUTIES

All other duties that are general in nature and are related to the scope and practice for this position.

Benefits of Being a Superhero!

• We are proud to offer an equitable and inclusive environment that reflects the communities that we serve and encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices of our workforce.
• Here at Easterseals, life is good. We have flexible hours, loads of time off, and awesome events.
• 3 weeks of Personal Time Off /PTO PTO 3 floating holidays, in addition to Easterseals MORC 10 observed holidays.
• As a member of our family, you are part of a culture that values professional development, community service and collaboration.
• We keep it open, honest and inclusive. We care about providing our employees a collaborative experience, including quarterly team days.
• We not only offer our employees a competitive salary, we also provide bonuses and extra incentives to reward their hard work & dedication.
• Innovation is at the heart of our organization. We use cutting-edge technology and evidence-based practices.
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  We offer fantastic benefits! We have a competitive and comprehensive salary and benefits package including Medical/Dental/Vision coverage with company contribution Flexible Spending Account, Voluntary Dependent reimbursement
• We offer a variety of resources centered on our 6 pillars of well-being to support staff in living a healthy lifestyle. Free access to Calm app? Yes please!
• We offer traditional and 401k options to ensure each of our employees are able to save for their future.
• We are a PSLF (Public Service Loan Forgiveness) Employer

Proud Winners of:

• Metro Detroit's 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For
• Corp! Magazine Diversity Award Winner
• West Michigan's 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For
• Crain's Cool Places to Work
• Oakland Parenting Awareness Coalitions' Family Friendly Employer of the Year

Licenses & Certifications

• Drivers Lic

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)