Community Health Worker

Engaging Solutions•Evansville, IN

6d•Remote

About The Position

Founded in 2005, Engaging Solutions is a management consulting. Our select team of experts delivers high-impact results across Contact Center Operations, Planning & Community Development, Health Equity, Health Outreach, and Business Intelligence & Data Analytics. Our cross-sector expertise helps us understand client needs and build strong partnerships. We serve government agencies, nonprofits, and corporations nationwide. Our mission is to provide tailored business solutions that improve quality of life in the communities we serve. We live our core values - People, Impact, Community, Equity, and Integrity. We are small enough to be flexible, large enough to deliver excellence, and agile enough to adapt to any organization’s needs. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a holistic approach to work–life balance, including work-from-home options. Engaging Solutions has been named an IndyStar Top Workplace (2016–2018, 2020, 2022–2025) and recognized among Fortune’s Fastest-Growing Businesses! Position Purpose: Engaging Solutions will administer care through the newly created Indiana PathWays for Aging program, which focuses on integrating care for long-term services and supports (LTSS). The Community Health Worker (CHW) is responsible for serving as the initial and main point of contact between the Company and the member. The CHW supports member access to care through the completion of face-to-face and telephonic visits to complete health screening and needs assessments, leading to referrals to community resources, processing of reports, and distribution of collateral materials.

Requirements

Ability to complete required member visits per week
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to communicate effectively with people from diverse socio-economic levels and backgrounds
Superior organization skills
Must be able to work independently and effectively with others
High degree of computer literacy is preferred
Ability to handle protected health information and personally identifiable information in accordance with HIPAA requirements.
Ability to obtain a valid Indiana driver’s license, proof of valid insurance, and access to reliable transportation
High School Diploma or equivalent GED
One-three years of experience in health and human services, Public Health, Medicaid, Medicare, Managed Long Term Supportive Services, or behavioral health field working in a diverse community based setting
Working knowledge of community-based populations, medical conditions and/or disabilities
Ability to continuously stand or walk.
Ability to bend, climb stairs with the potential for frequent lifting
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds, occasionally
The remote position requires the individual to work from home or established work site. Must have dedicated space within home to operate fully.
This position requires frequent driving which requires the ability to sit for long periods of time . Must provide proof of a valid Driver's License and valid insurance coverage.
This position requires the employee to conduct home visits in members’ homes which requires the individuals to obtain and exchange information and assist the member with resolving simple to complex issues related to their accessing their health care benefits.
The work requires frequent communication which requires ability to express self and receive information.

Nice To Haves

One of the following certifications preferred (not required): Community Health Worker, Recovery Specialist, Peer Recovery Support Specialist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Bilingual candidates preferred

Responsibilities

Coordinates follow-up care plan needs for Members by scheduling appointments or enrolling members in programs
Primarily supports member access to care, also provides support over the phone when needed
Makes referrals to Case Management Services
Assesses member compliance with medical treatment plans via telephone or through on-site visits
Identifies barriers to plan compliance and coordinates resolutions while ensuring alignment with internal Company team
Aids in accessing various community resources (education, housing, transportation, recovery supports, etc.)
Recommends treatment plan modifications and determines need for additional services, in conjunction with case management and provider
Coordinates identification of and referral to local, state or federally funded programs
Participates in cross-functional teams on projects, initiatives, and process improvement activities
Maintains the confidentiality of all sensitive information.
Accountable to understand role and how it affects utilization management benchmarks and quality outcomes