Community Health Worker

Brightli • Columbia, MO

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

Are you a passionate and dedicated Community Health Worker looking to make a positive impact in the lives of foster care children and families? Join our team at Clarity Healthcare as a Community Health Worker! Hannibal, Missouri, is special for its historical significance as Mark Twain's boyhood home, scenic location along the Mississippi River, affordable living, and tight-knit community spirit. It offers career opportunities, including in dentistry, and a high quality of life with its blend of charm, natural beauty, and community engagement. Join us in making a difference in the lives of individuals who seek our services!

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge and competencies with harm reduction, motivational interviewing, and relevant treatment modalities.
• Familiarity with the culture and values of the local community.
• Strong knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to actively listen, communicate effectively, and build rapport with clients.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field preferred.
• Two (2) years of experience working in community health, human services outreach, and/or healthcare preferred.
• Desirable experience includes customer service, patient/peer coaching, medical patient interaction, community relations, outreach, data entry, and public speaking.

Responsibilities

• Enhance communication and empower patients in their interactions with healthcare and social service systems to improve outcomes.
• Identify and resolve barriers preventing patients from adhering to their care plans, ensuring they stay on track.
• Actively engage high-risk patients through community outreach, fostering meaningful connections and support.
• Serve as a bridge between health/social services and the community to improve access and culturally competent care delivery.
• Collaborate with primary care teams to develop care management strategies, including guidelines, disease management, and patient education for chronic disease self-management.
• Increase community and individual self-sufficiency by providing health education, advocacy, and social support to enhance overall well-being.
• Work alongside patients and their care teams to find practical solutions to overcome healthcare barriers.
• Link patients with appropriate community resources and health center services for comprehensive care coordination.
• Maintain consistent follow-up with patients through phone calls, home visits, and visits to alternative settings to ensure ongoing support.
• Provide general support and contribute to special projects as needed, adapting to organizational priorities.
• Conduct educational initiatives to raise public awareness about the availability of Qualified Health Plans (QHPs).
• Offer clear, unbiased information to individuals seeking enrollment in QHPs, ensuring informed decisions.
• Guide individuals through reviewing health coverage options and completing enrollment forms for QHPs.
• Ensure all information provided is tailored to the cultural and linguistic needs of the population served by the marketplace.
• Process and coordinate all outgoing referrals to specialty providers, diagnostic testing facilities, hospitals, and other healthcare organizations.
• Review provider orders to ensure all required clinical documentation accompanies referrals.
• Verify referral accuracy, completeness, and appropriateness before submission.
• Prioritize urgent referrals and coordinate expedited appointments when medically necessary.
• Track referral status from initiation through completion and receipt of consultation reports.

Benefits

• Employee benefits package - health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
• Competitive 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan – up to 5% match for Part-Time and Full-Time employees
• Company-paid basic life insurance
• 29 Days of PTO for Full-Time employees
• Emergency Medical Leave Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts – healthcare and dependent child-care
• Health & Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discount Program
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life
• Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
• Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within
• Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED