Community Health Navigator

Meridian Health Services; Anderson (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Paid Holidays

401k with Company match

Professional development funds

Wellness programs

Merit-based pay

Work-life harmony

Job summary

Meridian Health Services is seeking a Community Health Worker for our Anderson, Indiana location. You will serve as a frontline public health worker, liaising between health services and the community to improve access to care and the quality of service delivery.

You will perform outreach, education, referrals, follow-up, case management, advocacy, and home visiting as part of a medical care team focused on whole-person health.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/Equivalency required.
• Certified Community Health Worker preferred.
• Two years' experience in the medical field, preferably primary care and/or behavioral health preferred.
• Valid driver's license, a driving record meeting Meridian's policy, reliable transportation, and proof of auto insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intensive outreach to uninsured and high-risk groups to help access health care services.
• Provide culturally appropriate health education and information.
• Use population health tools to monitor patients by condition, age, location, etc.
• Help health care and social service systems be culturally relevant and responsive.
• Develop relationships with chronically ill patients, pregnant women, and elderly.
• Coach patients in managing chronic conditions and self-care with goal setting.
• Assist families to obtain a medical home and navigate health services.
• Explain health conditions and strategies to improve health and well-being.

Skills

Community outreach

Health education

Case management

Advocacy

Education

High School Diploma/Equivalency

Certified Community Health Worker (preferred)

Job description

Meridian Health Services is seeking a Community Health Worker for our Anderson, Indiana location. You will serve as a frontline public health worker, liaising between health services and the community to improve access to care and the quality of service delivery.

You will perform outreach, education, referrals, follow-up, case management, advocacy, and home visiting as part of a medical care team focused on whole-person health.