Community Health Worker

Indiana University Health System; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health System in Lafayette, IN is seeking a community-based HIV case manager for our Linkage to Care (LTC) program. The role focuses on locating patients who have fallen out of HIV care and engaging them back into medical and social services, with coordination across Bloomington and Muncie staff.

You will support education, care coordination, and enrollment into Remote Patient Monitoring for hypertension, obesity, and other conditions; occasional home visits are included to

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 0–3 years of relevant experience.
• Obtain Community Health Worker certification within 1 year.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Knowledge of medical, community and social resources.
• Reliable transportation for home visits.

Responsibilities

• Bridge clients with health care and social services; support education and care coordination.
• Enroll clients into Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) for hypertension, obesity and other conditions.
• Conduct occasional home visits to assess barriers to care and RPM usage.
• Collaborate with LTC program to locate patients out of HIV care and re-engage them.

Skills

Communication skills

Home visitation

Care coordination

Transportation

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Schedule: Monday- Friday; between 8:00am- 4:30pm

Location: Onsite in Lafayette, IN

About the role:

This position plays a crucial role in HIV case management through our Linkage to Care (LTC) program. The LTC component focuses on locating patients who have fallen out of HIV care, engaging them back into medical and social services, and collaborating with healthcare and community partners to improve health outcomes. This LTC position, based in Lafayette with supporting staff in Bloomington and Muncie, also completes specialized Disease Intervention Specialist (DIS) training through the Indiana Department of Health to receive direct HIV referrals from the state.

Additional Responsibilities:

Serves as a bridge between the client, health care, and social service systems. This role is primarily community-based, supporting clients engaged in chronic disease management and/or health condition programs. Assists clients with education, care coordination, and/or enrollment into Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) services for conditions such as hypertension, obesity, maternal health and/or other targeted health conditions, as well as performs testing for these conditions. Conducts occasional home visits to support client needs, assess barriers to care, and ensure effective use of remote monitoring equipment.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Requires 0-3 years of relevant experience.
• Must obtain a Community Health Worker certification within 1 year of hire, in accordance with state and organizational standards. Ongoing continuing education may be required to maintain certification.
• Requires basic computer skills.
• Requires knowledge of medical, community, and social resources.
• Requires reliable personal transportation to meet home visitation expectations.