Community Health Advocate & Navigator

Jobtome; Penfield (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Molina Healthcare is seeking a Community Health Worker in Illinois to serve as a local advocate and resource for underserved members, helping them manage health care needs and navigate benefits. The role includes non-clinical paraprofessional duties in the field, home visits, and collaboration with the health care services team.

You will assist with scheduling, transportation, accessing social services, outreach to hard-to-reach members, and research to reconnect clients.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of health care experience with underserved populations preferred.
• CHW certification may be required for certain states.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for travel requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Advocate and serve as a resource to support management of health care needs.
• Meet with members in homes, nursing homes, shelters, and provider offices.
• Assist members in navigating Medicaid and other benefits; help with appointments and transportation.
• Help access social services such as housing, food, and employment.
• Conduct outreach to locate disconnected members and perform outreach.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Time-management

Communication

Education

CHW certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Molina Healthcare is seeking a Community Health Worker in Illinois to serve as a local advocate and resource for underserved members, helping them manage health care needs and navigate benefits. The role includes non-clinical paraprofessional duties in the field, home visits, and collaboration with the health care services team.

You will assist with scheduling, transportation, accessing social services, outreach to hard-to-reach members, and research to reconnect clients.