Community Health Worker

Aspire Rural Health System•Deckerville, MI

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About The Position

Aspire Rural Health System is hiring a Community Health Care Worker for its Population Health Department. This role supports patients receiving care in Aspire Rural Health System’s Emergency Departments and inpatient settings by identifying and addressing social determinants of health that can affect access to healthcare, chronic condition management, access to medications, and safe transitions back into the community after discharge. The Community Health Care Worker collaborates with Emergency Department staff, inpatient care teams, social workers, care managers, and community partners to connect patients with appropriate resources and services. The position includes patient outreach and follow-up calls, assistance with Medicaid applications and benefit enrollment, coordination of referrals to community resources, and follow-up on needs identified after discharge. The role serves multiple Aspire locations in Cass City, Marlette, and Deckerville, and may require travel between facilities. It contributes to reducing barriers to care, improving care transitions, encouraging appropriate primary care follow-up, and supporting efforts to reduce avoidable Emergency Department visits and hospital readmissions. The position is full-time, day shift, with full benefits.

Requirements

Certification as a Community Health Worker (CHW) or Certified Community Healthcare Worker (CCHW), or willingness and ability to obtain certification within three months of hire; training may be provided to the right candidate.
Knowledge of social determinants of health and their impact on healthcare access and patient outcomes.
Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work with individuals experiencing social, financial, housing, insurance, or healthcare access challenges.
Knowledge of community resources and public assistance programs, or willingness to learn.
Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally.
Reliable transportation and willingness to travel between Aspire locations as needed.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in healthcare, hospitals, population health, public health, or community-based services.
Experience with patient outreach, care coordination, community resources, Medicaid applications, or benefits enrollment.
Basic computer skills and familiarity with electronic health records (EHR).

Responsibilities

Identify and address social determinants of health affecting patients’ access to healthcare, chronic condition management, medication access, and safe transitions after discharge.
Collaborate with Emergency Department staff, inpatient care teams, social workers, care managers, and community partners.
Connect patients with appropriate community resources and services.
Conduct patient outreach and follow-up calls.
Assist with Medicaid applications and benefit enrollment.
Coordinate referrals to community resources and follow up on patient needs after discharge.
Encourage appropriate follow-up with primary care providers.
Support efforts to reduce barriers to care, avoidable Emergency Department visits, and hospital readmissions.
Travel between Aspire facilities as needed.