Community Health Worker

Macomb County Government

7d • $34,156 - $44,177 • Hybrid

About The Position

Assists clients for Medicaid enrollment and other government funded programs. Schedules appointments and provides care coordination. Provides interpretation services for Spanish speaking clients at the clinic, over the phone and the home. Translates written materials into Spanish. Advocates for clients and make referrals as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma (or GED)
• One (1) year of experience in Community Health and Human Services
• Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license and operable, insured automobile for authorized travel
• Knowledge of Maternal/child health and social services systems and programs
• Knowledge of Medicaid process
• Knowledge of Principles and practices of basic bookkeeping
• Knowledge of Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment
• Skill in Organization
• Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships
• Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
• Performing basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and ratios
• Ability to maintain complete and accurate records
• Ability to identify high risk clients in clinic and community
• Effectively speak, write and understand the English language
• Meet schedules and deadlines of the work
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions
• Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files
• Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries

Nice To Haves

• Provides interpretation services for Spanish speaking clients at the clinic, over the phone and the home.
• Translates written materials into Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct outreach services at community sites by promoting agency services, encouraging participation in programs, promoting healthy lifestyle behaviors, and making referrals to resources.
• Schedules appointments and provides coordination of resources in MI Bridges.
• Identifies potential high risk clients in clinics and the community.
• Provides guidance and assistance to clients in obtaining health and social services, including Medicaid application assistance.
• Provides basic education on health promotion and prevention behaviors.
• Advocates for clients and makes referrals as needed.
• Reinforces teachings of Public Health Nurses and Social Workers.
• Provides services in a culturally appropriate manner.
• Provides independent home visits as directed.
• Maintains accurate records and completes forms relevant to the program.
• Assists in collection of data and compiling records and reports.
• Provides follow up on abnormal health screenings.
• Performs related work as required.

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision coverage, with no monthly premium to employees for single, two (2) person or family coverage.
• Health care, dental and vision benefits are effective the first day of employment.

What This Job Offers

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