Bilingual Community Health Worker (In-Home Visits)

Enlightened, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

HSA and FSA

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid holidays, vacation, and sickLeave

Professional training reimbursement

Job summary

Enlightened, Inc. in Washington, DC is seeking a Community Health Worker to provide in-home outreach and care coordination for AmeriHealth Caritas DC members.

The role requires visiting members in homes and community settings, educating on benefits, assisting with transportation and appointments, and collecting information to support care plans. Compensation starts at $24.50 per hour, with bilingual candidates earning $26.00 per hour; benefits are provided for full-time staff.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years in healthcare, social work, or related field.
• Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong relationship-building and counseling abilities.
• Ability to work with diverse populations and independently in teams.
• Comfort with home visits and community-based work.

Responsibilities

• Engage members by phone, text, in their homes or community settings, providing education and assistance.
• Help members arrange transportation, prescriptions, appointments, and understand next steps after discharge.
• Follow up with members to explain care plans and share information from care managers.
• Collect and document information about home environments and social determinants affecting health.
• Conduct outreach on gaps in care, Medicaid eligibility, and available benefits.
• Present AmeriHealth Caritas DC benefits and explain access to services.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Diversity sensitivity

Independence and teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Enlightened, Inc. in Washington, DC is seeking a Community Health Worker to provide in-home outreach and care coordination for AmeriHealth Caritas DC members.

The role requires visiting members in homes and community settings, educating on benefits, assisting with transportation and appointments, and collecting information to support care plans. Compensation starts at $24.50 per hour, with bilingual candidates earning $26.00 per hour; benefits are provided for full-time staff.