Community Health Worker

Icon Fitness; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 24,796 - 35,280; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, vision benefits

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) match

YMCA membership

Paid time off

Holidays

Education reimbursement

Licensure support

Job summary

Summit Pointe in Battle Creek, MI is seeking a Community Health Worker to assist clients with post-visit planning and connect them to social, behavioral health, and physical health resources. This full-time role emphasizes confidentiality, record accuracy, and ongoing engagement to support client success.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, residency in Calhoun County, MI, and MiCHWA certification within 12 months.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Must reside in Calhoun County, MI.
• MiCHWA Certification within 12 months of hire.
• Experience in medical or behavioral health settings preferred.
• Proficient with Word/Excel and electronic medical records.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers in the development of their post-visit plans.
• Conduct ongoing engagement to support client success and connections to health resources.
• Maintain confidentiality and privacy per guidelines.
• Participate in quality improvement activities and credentialing needs.

Skills

Organizational

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Self-directed

Resourceful

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

MiCHWA certification within 1 year

Tools

Word

Excel

EMR

Job description

# Community Health WorkerUSD 18.00 - 25.61 Hourly|Access Center in 175 College St, Battle Creek, MI 49037-3432, United StatesFull Time* Assist customers in the development of their post visit plans.* Conduct ongoing engagement with the customer to support their success and connection to social, behavioral, and physical health resources.* Maintain record compliance within agency requirements and standards utilizing electronic / hard copy record formats.* Ensure compliance and participation with competency improvement activities including, but not limited to credentialing, continuing medical education (per licensure), and professional improvement practices.* Participate in corporate quality improvement and problem-solving activities.* Maintain confidentiality and privacy within MDCH, state and federal guidelines.* Utilize knowledge of and act in accordance with CARF, CMS, MDCH, CCBHC, and Managed Care standards.* Perform other duties as required.* High School Diploma or equivalent.* Must be eligible to participate in and completed MiCHWA Certification within 1 year of hire.* Must Reside in Calhoun County, MI.* Good organizational, verbal/written communication, computer, analytical and problem-solving skills.* Self-directed and resourceful.* Two years of experience within a medical setting or behavioral healthcare setting preferred.* Specialized training, skills, and abilities: Lived experiences with behavioral health issues are desired.* One year of computer experience - Word, Excel, and electronic medical record preferred.Based on the job description, briefly explain how your education and experience qualifies you for this position. is required.### EducationRich Text Editor, xApplicant-In\_addition\_to\_current\_or\_most\_recent\_employer\_\_please\_list\_all\_previous\_employers\_in\_the\_past\_10\_years\_\_Please\_list\_newest\_Editor toolbarsFontSizeFormatPress ALT 0 for help|In addition to current or most recent employer, please list all previous employers in the past 10 years. 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Please include: From / To Date, Company Name / Job Title, Brief Description of Duties, Supervisor's Name, Supervisor's Contact Number and Email Address, Reason for Leaving is required.Rich Text Editor, xApplicant-If\_convicted\_of\_a\_crime\_\_please\_list\_date\_\_location\_\_city\_and\_state\_\_\_name\_at\_time\_of\_conviction\_and\_describe\_final\_dispositEditor toolbarsFontSizeFormatPress ALT 0 for help|Summit Pointe provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.**APPLICANT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND ATTESTATION (Please read before signing)**I certify that answers given herein are true and complete to the best of my knowledge.I authorize investigation of all statements contained in this application for employment as may be necessary in arriving at an employment decision. I authorize all present or former employers and all persons listed by me as a reference to supply all requested information & documentation to Summit Pointe. I release my present & former employers from all liability for any damage on account of furnishing such information.When contacting references (both professional references and present & former employers) Summit Pointe may ask questions including, but not limited to, attendance, cooperation, initiative, quality of work, job knowledge, strengths and weaknesses. I hereby give Summit Pointe permission to contact any references listed on this application, and my former/present employers that are not listed on this application.This application for employment shall be considered active for a period of time not to exceed 3 months. Completing this application will in no way assure I will be employed.In the event of employment, I understand that false, misleading or incomplete information given in my application or interview(s) will result in discharge. As a condition of employment I will be required to authorize background checks and submit a drug/alcohol screen. I understand, also, that I will be required to abide by all policies and procedures of the employer. Also, an offer of employment should in no way be construed as a contract of continued employment.Summit Pointe provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.Applicants have rights under Federal and State Employment Laws. Please click on the links below to view:A complete set of Employment Posters is posted outside of the Summit Pointe Human Resources Office located at 175 College St. Battle Creek, MI 49037-3432.**Join the Pointe! Join Summit Pointe and join an amazing organization that makes a difference every day in Southwest Michigan!****We are looking for additional team members to be part of our team!**In addition to joining a dedicated, passionate group of people, our employees enjoy the following perks:* Competitive salary* Premium health, dental and vision benefits within 30 days of hire* Deductible and co-insurance reimbursement program* Short term disability, long term disability and company paid Employee Assistance Program* 401(k) match after one year of service* Social Security alternative contributions* Free YMCA membership* Generous paid time off policy* Ten paid holidays* Employee appreciation events throughout the year* Annual performance reviews and opportunities for advancement* Continuing education reimbursement* Licensure study materials AND licensure exam reimbursementSummit Pointe participates in E-Verify - please click on the links below for more information related to the E-Verify Process.Click on the job titles above to review the job descriptions and to apply online.We appreciate your interest in employment with Summit Pointe and we look forward to reviewing your completed employment application and resume.## Explore Company Location