Community Health Worker

Aspire Rural Health System; Deckerville (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

Aspire Rural Health System is hiring a Community Health Care Worker to support patients across Aspire locations. The role focuses on identifying social determinants of health that hinder care access and coordinating resources to improve care transitions and medication access.

The ideal candidate has CHW certification or willingness to obtain it, with healthcare or public health experience preferred. Travel between sites and collaboration with ED, inpatient teams, social workers, and community

Qualifications

• Certification as a Community Health Worker (CHW) or Certified Community Health Worker (CCHW), or willingness to obtain within three months of hire.
• We are also willing to train the right candidate.
• Experience in healthcare, hospitals, population health, public health, or community-based services preferred.
• Experience with patient outreach, care coordination, Medicaid applications, or benefits enrollment preferred.
• Knowledge of social determinants of health (SDOH) and their impact on healthcare access and patient outcomes.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with individuals facing social, financial, housing, insurance, or healthcare access challenges.
• Knowledge of community resources and public assistance programs, or willingness to learn.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) preferred.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel between Aspire locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Identify and address social determinants of health affecting access to care and transitions after discharge.
• Coordinate referrals to community resources and assist with Medicaid applications and benefit enrollment.
• Conduct patient outreach and follow-up calls to ensure services are utilized effectively.
• Travel between Aspire locations as needed to support patients and care teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Ability to travel

EHR familiarity

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Main Location: All Aspire Locations (Cass City/Marlette/Deckerville)

Hours: Full Time. Days. Full Benefits.

Aspire Rural Health System is hiring a Community Health Care Worker. We’re looking for a compassionate, motivated individual with strong communication and organizational skills to join our dedicated team of healthcare professionals committed to providing quality patient care and improving access to healthcare services throughout our communities.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Certification as a Community Health Worker (CHW) or Certified Community Healthcare Worker (CCHW), or willingness and ability to obtain certification within three months of hire. We are also willing to train the right candidate.
• Previous experience in healthcare, hospitals, population health, public health, or community-based services preferred.
• Experience with patient outreach, care coordination, community resources, Medicaid applications, or benefits enrollment preferred.
• Knowledge of social determinants of health (SDOH) and their impact on healthcare access and patient outcomes.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with individuals experiencing social, financial, housing, insurance, or healthcare access challenges.
• Knowledge of community resources and public assistance programs, or willingness to learn.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) preferred.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel between Aspire locations as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The primary purpose of this position is to support patients receiving care in Aspire Rural Health System's Emergency Departments and inpatient settings by identifying and addressing social determinants of health that may affect their ability to access healthcare, manage chronic conditions, obtain medications, and safely transition back into the community following discharge.

The Community Health Care Worker collaborates with Emergency Department staff, inpatient care teams, social workers, care managers, and community partners to connect patients with appropriate resources and services. Responsibilities include conducting patient outreach and follow-up calls, assisting with Medicaid applications and benefit enrollment, coordinating referrals to community resources, and following up on identified patient needs after discharge.

This position provides support across multiple Aspire locations and may require travel between facilities. The Community Health Care Worker plays an important role in reducing barriers to care, improving care transitions, encouraging appropriate follow-up with primary care providers, and supporting efforts to reduce avoidable Emergency Department visits and hospital readmissions.

Aspire Rural Health Systems are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Aspire Rural Health System provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to complete the application or participate in the interview process, please contact Human Resources.