Certified Community Health Worker

Engaging Solutions; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Engaging Solutions in Indianapolis, IN seeks a Certified Community Health Worker to be the primary contact for members and coordinate access to care through health screenings and needs assessments. You will connect members with community resources and document referrals and outcomes.

Responsibilities include scheduling follow-ups, providing recovery support, assisting with case management referrals, and promoting program participation while maintaining HIPAA compliance and protecting sensitive

Qualifications

• Residence must be within Indianapolis, Indiana area.
• Must have valid Indiana driver's license and proof of insurance.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1–3 years of health services or behavioral health experience in community-based settings.
• Knowledge of community-based populations, medical conditions, and disabilities.
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and flu vaccine.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate follow-up care plans by scheduling appointments or enrolling members in programs.
• Provide telephone and/or on-site recovery support.
• Make referrals to the Case Management Services.
• Assess adherence to medical treatment plans via telephone or home visits.
• Identify barriers to plan compliance and coordinate resolutions.
• Assist accessing community resources (education, housing, transportation, recovery supports).
• Coordinate referrals to local, state or federally funded programs.
• Participate in cross-functional teams on projects and process improvements.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and ensure HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Independent work

Computer literacy

HIPAA compliance

Vaccination compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Community Health Worker Certification

Job description

Description

Who We Are

Founded in 2005, Engaging Solutions is a management consulting. Our select team of experts delivers high-impact results across Contact Center Operations, Planning & Community Development, Health Equity, Health Outreach, and Business Intelligence & Data Analytics. Our cross-sector expertise helps us understand client needs and build strong partnerships. We serve government agencies, nonprofits, and corporations nationwide.

Our mission is to provide tailored business solutions that improve quality of life in the communities we serve. We live our core values - People, Impact, Community, Equity, and Integrity. We are small enough to be flexible, large enough to deliver excellence, and agile enough to adapt to any organization’s needs.

• We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a holistic approach to work-life balance, including work-from-home options.

Engaging Solutions has been named an IndyStar Top Workplace (2016-2018, 2020, 2022-2025) and recognized among Fortune's Fastest-Growing Businesses!

Position Purpose

The Certified Community Health Worker is responsible for serving as the initial and main point of contact between the company and the member. Supports member access to care through face-to-face visits to complete health screening and needs assessments. Certified Community Health Worker Refers member to community resources, processes reports, and distributes collateral materials.

Competencies/Duties

• Certified Community Health Worker coordinates follow-up care plan needs for members by scheduling appointments or enrolling members in programs.
• Will provide telephone and/or on onsite Recovery Support
• Makes referrals to the Case Management Services
• Assesses member compliance with medical treatment plans via telephone or through on-site visits
• Certified Community Health Worker identifies barriers to plan compliance and coordinates resolutions while ensuring alignment with internal company team
• Provide assistance accessing various community resources (education, housing, transportation, recovery supports, etc.)
• Recommends treatment plan modifications and determines need for additional services, in conjunction with case management and provider
• Certified Community Health Worker coordinates identification of and referral to local, state or federally funded programs
• Participates in cross-functional teams on projects, initiatives, and process improvement activities
• Maintains the confidentiality of all sensitive information. Accountable to understand role and how it affects utilization management benchmarks and quality outcomes

Requirements

Position Requirements/Abilities

• Ability to complete 35 community visits per week
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with people from a diverse socio-economic levels and backgrounds
• Superior organization skills
• Must be able to work independently and effectively with others
• High degree of computer literacy is preferred
• Ability to handle protected health information and personally identifiable information in accordance with HIPAA requirements.
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and have received your flu vaccine

Education, Work Experience, Licensure

• Candidate must reside within Indianapolis, Indiana area
• Certifications/licensures required: Community Health Worker
• Ability to obtain a valid Indiana driver's license, proof of valid insurance, and access to reliable transportation
• High School Diploma or equivalent GED
• One-three years of experience in health services or behavioral health field working in a diverse community-based setting
• Working knowledge of community-based populations, medical conditions and/or disabilities

Environment/Physical Demands

• Ability to continuously stand or walk. Ability to bend, climb stairs with the potential for frequent lifting
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds, occasionally
• The position requires the individual to work from a personal office when not working in the community. Must have dedicated space to operate fully.
• This position requires frequent driving which requires the ability to sit for long periods of time. Must provide proof of a valid Driver's License and valid insurance coverage.
• This position requires the employee to conduct home visits in members’ homes which requires the individuals to obtain and exchange information and assist the member with resolving simple to complex issues related to their accessing their health care benefits. The work requires frequent communication which requires ability to express self and receive information.