Community Health Worker

We're Hiring: Community Health Worker!

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Community Health Worker to promote health and wellness within our community. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, a passion for helping others, and the ability to connect with diverse populations.

Location: Las Cruces, United States

Work Mode: Field work

Role: Community Health Worker

Note

this position is 40 hours and will work weekdays, but the manager will have the contractors rotate to cover a few hours over the weekend... they will not surpass 40 hours in a week though

Description

• Manage Unable to Reach Population. Staff conducts telephonic and home visits with members to obtain a Health Risk Screening or Health Risk Assessment. Staff are expected to make 10-15 home visits per day.
• Staff are expected to travel within 50 miles of their home residence. Staff must have a reliable vehicle and vehicle insurance.
• This position is responsible for contacting members and community partners in assigned areas and is responsible for performing ongoing functions to support the Social Service department.
• Responsible for contacting identified members to inform and educate them on health care programs, responding to inquiries from members, and supporting the clinicians in the Physical and Behavioral Health Management department with their provider and member activities.
  
  

Job Requirements

• Bachelor Degree OR 4 years health care, social services or community advocacy experience
• Knowledge of medical terminology Experience coordinating member related needs, providing assistance to members, and analyzing member needs PC proficiency including Microsoft Office applications
• Customer service skills
  
  

Preferred requirement:

• Community Health Worker (CHW) certification or Bachelor's degree in Social Work
  
  

Ready to make an impact? Apply now and let’s grow together!