Community Health Worker - Transportation

Aspire Indiana Health•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. It operates health centers in four Central Indiana counties and serves people of all ages and walks of life. Community Health Workers (CHWs) are flexible members of a health care team who work with vulnerable populations to improve health outcomes. The role aims 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 maintenance of Aspire’s fleet. The CHW maintains contact with clients by picking them up at home and making telephone calls, promotes a medical-home model in which the CHW, healthcare team, and other resources work together to meet clients’ service and education needs, and provides referrals as needed. Employees must complete a drug screen, TB test, and extensive background checks. Aspire requires employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before joining and strongly encourages a flu shot. The organization follows CDC protocols, including masking, social distancing, and sanitizing.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One year of related driving experience.
Ability to drive in varying weather conditions.
Must be able to achieve and maintain Community Health Worker certification within 12 months of hire.
Drug screen, TB test, and extensive background checks are required.
Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before joining Aspire.

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.
15-passenger van or bus driving experience.
Basic motor vehicle knowledge, such as checking oil and inspecting tire air pressure and tread wear.
Flu shot is strongly encouraged.

Responsibilities

Provide and/or coordinate transportation services to clients and employees.
Coordinate Aspire fleet maintenance.
Maintain contact with clients by picking them up at home and making telephone calls.
Promote a medical-home model in which the CHW, healthcare team, and other resources interact to meet clients’ service and education needs.
Provide referrals as needed.
Support health outcomes for vulnerable populations 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.