Maternal Infant Health Community Health Worker

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI

20h • Onsite

About The Position

The MIHP CHW is a non-licensed public health worker who facilitates access to needed health and social services for Medicaid beneficiaries enrolled in the Maternal Infant Health Program by way of health system navigation and resource coordination. The MIHP CHW may provide health education and/or reinforcement of health education topics consistent with established or recognized health care standards and best practices as delegated by the MIHP Care Manager. These services are designed to be person-centered, with a focus on beneficiary empowerment, fostering self-advocacy skills to promote personalized and effective diagnosis and treatment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent and successful completion of the paraprofessional CHW Training Program
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association Or CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross United Lifestyles within 90 Days
• LIC-Driver's License State of Michigan Upon Hire
• CRT-Auto Insurance Upon Hire

Nice To Haves

• Associate's Degree or equivalent
• 3 years of relevant experience
• Work experience
• Knowledge and use of community resources; social, health and public agencies and services

Responsibilities

• Participates in community events and activities that promote the awareness of health maintenance and disease prevention.
• Conducts home visits to determine client and family needs.
• Assists with the development and implementation of care plans to meet identified needs and provides program services.
• Follows up with clients, families, and community agencies to evaluate effectiveness of services provided and to develop a proactive plan for future needs.
• Assists clients with arranging and keeping medical appointments.
• Assists clients in accessing community resources such as food, clothing, shelter, and medical insurance.
• Mentors, empowers and advocates for clients and families to help them increase independence and skills.
• Refers patients with social, emotional, and other challenges to appropriate service agencies for assistance.
• Communicates and collaborates with the clients and their families, program staff, and other professionals involved in the care of clients to coordinate services and to facilitate a supportive relationship between the client and their health care provider(s).
• Serves as a resource to program staff about situational and cultural factors impacting the client, family, and environment.
• Teaches clients and families about wellness, disease prevention, and self-management.
• Documents services including assessments, plans, and periodic evaluations of goals, education, and other pertinent program data.
• Documents trends and changes in the health of the community and provides input into program development and evaluation.
• Coordinates group meetings under the direction of the Program Supervisor.
• Collects and documents program data and other necessary evaluation data to ensure timelines and accuracy.
• Discusses trends, challenges, and other issues regarding data collection with the Program Supervisor.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

What This Job Offers

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