Community Health Worker - Transportation

Aspire Indiana Health, Inc.•Carmel, IN

About The Position

Aspire Indiana Health is a nonprofit provider of comprehensive whole-health services, including primary medical care, behavioral health, recovery services, and programs addressing social drivers of health such as housing and employment. Its health centers serve Hoosiers of all ages across four Central Indiana counties. Community Health Workers (CHWs) are flexible members of a health care team who work with vulnerable populations to improve health outcomes. The goal of the CHW is to improve community health by increasing health knowledge and self-sufficiency through outreach, community education, informal counseling, social support, and advocacy. The Community Health Worker - Transportation provides and/or coordinates transportation services for clients and employees and coordinates Aspire fleet maintenance. The role also involves maintaining contact with clients by picking them up at home and making telephone calls, promoting a medical home model in which the CHW, healthcare team, and other resources work together to meet client needs for services and education, and providing referrals as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
One year of related driving experience required.
Must be able to drive in varying weather conditions.
Must be able to achieve and maintain Community Health Worker certification within 12 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related human service field from a college or university accredited by the US Department of Education preferred.
15-passenger van or bus driving experience and basic motor vehicle knowledge, such as checking oil and checking tires for air and tread wear, strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide and/or coordinate transportation services for clients and employees.
Coordinate Aspire fleet maintenance.
Maintain contact with clients by picking them up at their homes and making telephone calls.
Promote a medical home model in which the CHW, healthcare team, and other resources work together to meet client needs for services and education.
Provide referrals as needed.
Improve community health and self-sufficiency through outreach, community education, informal counseling, social support, and advocacy.

Benefits

Group medical plans (PPO and HSA).
Affordable visits, labs, and prescriptions through Aspire Indiana Health clinics.
Health Savings Account.
Group dental and vision plans.
Prescription coverage, including low copays on covered medications through select pharmacy locations.
Employee Wellness Program.
Group life and AD&D insurance.
Long-term disability.
Short-term disability.
Paid time off (PTO).
Paid holidays.
Paid bereavement.
Retirement plan with employer match up to 6%.
Employee Referral Bonus Program.
Your Money Line Financial Wellness Program.