Certified, Community Health Worker (CHW)

Geisinger; Danville (PA); Remote; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits from day one

401(k) with employer contributions

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 per

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking a Community Health Worker in Pennsylvania. This work-from-home role involves extensive travel to communities and home visits across PA counties. The ideal candidate will work independently, build community relationships, and manage a travel-based schedule while supporting outreach activities.

The position requires a CCHW certification, a high school diploma or GED, and at least 1 year of related experience. Typical hours are 8:00 AM–4:30 PM with full benefits from day one.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) required.
• Certified Community Health Worker (CCHW) - Pennsylvania Certification Board certification required.

Responsibilities

• Outreach to patients with complex medical and social needs.
• Assist in navigation of the health care system for patients.
• Orient and assess new Community Health Workers.
• Engage patients via phone, home visit, or provider visits as needed.
• Support the care team and document patient information.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Community Health Worker (CCHW) - PA Certification Board

Job description

Job Summary

This position is designated as Work from Home, and applicants must reside in Pennsylvania to be considered. While the role is home-based, it is primarily field-focused and requires extensive travel throughout the community, including visits to individuals' homes and other community locations. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working independently, building relationships within the community, and managing a travel-based schedule. Travel throughout the following Pennsylvania counties, including but not limited to: Luzerne, Lackawanna, Schuylkill, Northumberland, Monroe, Columbia, Mifflin, Clinton, and York Counties. Candidates must have reliable transportation and be willing to travel regularly within their assigned coverage area to support community-based services and outreach activities.

Job Summary

This position is designated as Work from Home, and applicants must reside in Pennsylvania to be considered. While the role is home-based, it is primarily field-focused and requires extensive travel throughout the community, including visits to individuals' homes and other community locations. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working independently, building relationships within the community, and managing a travel-based schedule. Travel throughout the following Pennsylvania counties, including but not limited to: Luzerne, Lackawanna, Schuylkill, Northumberland, Monroe, Columbia, Mifflin, Clinton, and York Counties. Candidates must have reliable transportation and be willing to travel regularly within their assigned coverage area to support community-based services and outreach activities.

Job Duties

Works within the community providing outreach to patients with complex medical and social needs. Acts as a resource to assist patients in navigating the health care system.

• Orients and assesses new Community Health Workers.
• Provides regular assessment of the level of proficiency demonstrated by staff during the orientation period in order to support decisions to move staff along in training or refocus until proficiency is met.
• Assists in the identification and outreach of medically complex patients.
• Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team in the development and implementation of the care plan.
• Engages patients by way of phone call, home visit, hospital visit, and accompanying patients to Providers appointments as needed.
• Completes vital signs.
• Identifies gaps in care and connects members with resources.
• Facilitates telemedicine visits with members and providers.
• Performs disease specific education.
• Conducts Medication Review to ensure medication adherence.
• Conducts safety evaluations in patients home.
• Facilitates adherence to treatment plan by early identification and resolution of gaps in care.
• Communicates all concerns to clinical team and manager as necessary, seeking support and guidance proactively.
• Participates in multidisciplinary team conference in order to maximize the treatment plan.
• Provides reinforcement of the treatment plan under the direction of the Case Manager and Licensed Social Worker and is available for consultation and case review as needed.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Position Details

Requirement

• Certified Community Health Worker (CCHW) - Pennsylvania Certification Board --> please upload certification with resume
• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)
• 1 year Related work experience

Hours: 8:00AM-4:30PM

Benefit Highlights

• Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)

Experience

Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s)

Certified Community Health Worker (CCHW) - Pennsylvania Certification Board

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES

Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.