Community Health Worker

Careforth•Worcester, MA

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Community Health Worker (CHW) works collaboratively with the care team to implement a person-centered plan of care and conduct regularly scheduled homes visits. Responsible for securing, developing and preserving trusting relationships within the community, the CHW will provide consumers and caregivers general support and encouragement. The CHW will achieve this by providing health management plans and goals and coaching consumers to effectively manage their chronic health conditions and self-care.

Requirements

1+ years of experience working with elders or people with disabilities required
Must have resided within the local community for 2+ years.
Familiarity with the resources available within the community.
Proficiency with case management software and mobile apps
Ability to travel (usually by automobile) within assigned geographic area; valid driver’s license and automobile insurance is required

Nice To Haves

Community Health Worker (CHW) Accreditation preferred.
Bilingual preferred

Responsibilities

Assist Care Manager with referral applications required to meet qualifications for company services
Assist Care Manager with home visits, home assessments, and ensure required home modifications are completed
Collaborate with Care Manager to implement consumer plan of care (POC)
Identify community resources to assist consumers and caregivers; May assist consumer in completion of applications for programs in which they may be eligible
Assist consumers in accessing health related services, overcoming barriers to obtaining needed medical care and social services
Collect necessary documents and ensure that all required forms and standard procedures are followed
Complete daily review of case record documentation for accuracy, completeness, compliance, and timeliness and conduct follow-ups as needed
Perform other duties as assigned