Certified Community Health Worker (CHW)

Blehealth,-LLC; Pomona (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

401k with company match

Job summary

Blehealth,-LLC is seeking a full-time Community Health Worker for our Pomona office. The role is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm, with travel to clients' homes and community sites. Must be certified CHW, possess a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

CPR certification, ability to work a flexible schedule, and successful Live Scan/background check are required. Benefits post-probation include medical/dental/vision and life insurance; 401k eligibility after six

Qualifications

• CHW certification required.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Current CPR certification.
• TB test negative.
• Live Scan fingerprint and background check.
• Flexible schedule as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients in homes, community, or clinic settings.
• Travel extensively to client homes and outreach sites.
• Explain program purposes and potential impact on well-being.
• Identify socio-economic factors affecting health and plan goals.
• Educate on ER use and alternatives.
• Coach chronic condition self-management and care plan understanding.
• Help access health-related services and medical homes.
• Document encounters and submit monthly reports.
• Maintain electronic client files and track service plans.

Skills

CHW Certification

Community health

Customer communications

Microsoft Office

Data reporting

Team collaboration

Education

CHW Certification Program

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Publisher

Job description

SUMMARY: This is a FULL-TIME POSITION, 40 HOURS/WEEK (M-F, 8am-5pm) @ our Pomona Office. MUST BE CERTIFIED CHW.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists clients in their homes, community, or clinic setting.
• Travels extensively to client homes, community locations, various agencies, and other outreach destinations.
• Communicates to clients/patients the purposes of the program and the impact it may have on their well-being.
• Helps patients identify socio-economic issues that affect their overall health and develop health/social management plans and goals.
• Educates client on the proper use of the Emergency Room and provides information about alternatives.
• Coaches patients in effective management of their chronic health conditions and self-care. Assists patient in understanding care plans and instructions.
• Motivates patients/clients to be active and engaged participants in their health and overall wellbeing.
• Assists clients in accessing health-related services, including but not limited to: obtaining a medical home, providing instruction on appropriate use of the medical home, overcoming barriers to obtaining needed medical care and /or social services.
• Provides support and advocacy during initial medical visit or when necessary to assure clients' medical needs and referrals required are being conveyed.
• Follows up with both clients and providers regarding health/social services plans.
• Facilitates communication and coordinate services between providers and the clients/patients. Coordinates and monitors services, including comprehensive tracking of clients' compliance in relation to care plan objectives.
• Documents all client encounters and contracts made on behalf of clients; completes and submits monthly reports.
• Maintains comprehensive electronic client files, which include client notes, release of information, assessments and other medical documents acquired on behalf of the client. Documents activities, service plans, and outcomes achieved by client in an effective manner.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Must provide a valid CHW Certificate as proof of completion to be considered
• Must have a Valid Driver’s License
• Must have reliable transportation and proof of automobile insurance
• Current CPR certification is required
• Ability to report to work as scheduled and work a flexible schedule when necessary
• Must provide proof of Negative TB Test
• Will be required to conduct a Live Scan Fingerprint and Background Check

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Completed a Community Health Worker (CHW) Certification Program

SKILL AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and prioritization skills.
• Use statistical and graphic displays.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High-level interpersonal skills. Able to work collaboratively and tactfully with multi-disciplinary and diverse teams that may include employees, customers, and physicians.
• Effective computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Paint, Word, etc.
• Work independently to complete assigned tasks.
• Team building
• Project Management
• Change Management
• Quality and Process improvement tools
• Project Execution

BENEFITS: Available after successful completion of the 90-day probationary period

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Free $100K Life Insurance Policy
• 401k eligibility after 6-Months or 1,000 hours of service (4% Company Match!)