Community Health Worker
About The Position
Privia Health™ is a technology-driven, national physician enablement company that collaborates with medical groups, health plans, and health systems to optimize physician practices, improve patient experiences, and reward doctors for delivering high-value care in both in-person and virtual settings. The Privia Platform is led by top industry talent and exceptional physician leadership, and consists of scalable operations and end-to-end, cloud-based technology that reduces unnecessary healthcare costs, achieves better outcomes, and improves the health of patients and the well-being of providers. Location : Must be located in DMV, Maryland preferred. Travel: 50% Onsite Travel to Care Centers in our Maryland Market The Maryland Primary Care Program (MDPCP AHEAD) Community Health Worker will work closely with Primary Care providers and social services agencies in the state of Maryland to provide short term care coordination and connection to community or state resources. Will provide education and provision of coordination of care and services. Our Community Health Workers seek to develop, implement, and deliver extensive care coordination within our medical group and affiliated partners in a patient centered manner. They interact and collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams, population health teams, networked facility partners, physicians, and others involved in meeting the patient’s needs. Coordinate care among individuals, communities, and health and social service systems Conduct outreach, through telephonic, office visits, and home visits Provide culturally appropriate health and informational resources Oversee case management and resource access Advocate for individuals and communities regarding housing, food security, and other social determinants of health needs Provide coaching and social support, such as nutrition training, recovery services for mental health and substance use disorders, and chronic disease management and prevention Organize and/or provide services, such as basic health screenings and first aid Increase individual and community participation in assessments and education to improve health and well-being
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED; at least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified
- Possess planning, organizing, conflict resolution, negotiating and interpersonal skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Power Point
- Ability to function efficiently in a virtual environment and meet defined goals
Nice To Haves
- Possession of a valid Community Support Worker (CSW) certification preferred
- Proficiency in multiple languages, preferred
Responsibilities
- Coordinate care among individuals, communities, and health and social service systems
- Conduct outreach, through telephonic, office visits, and home visits
- Provide culturally appropriate health and informational resources
- Oversee case management and resource access
- Advocate for individuals and communities regarding housing, food security, and other social determinants of health needs
- Provide coaching and social support, such as nutrition training, recovery services for mental health and substance use disorders, and chronic disease management and prevention
- Organize and/or provide services, such as basic health screenings and first aid
- Increase individual and community participation in assessments and education to improve health and well-being
Benefits
- medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance, 401K, paid time off, and other wellness programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
