Community Health Worker

CommWell Health; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with Matching

Generous PTO

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Career Growth

Job summary

CommWell Health in rural North Carolina is seeking a dedicated Community Health Worker to connect patients with care, resources, and social supports. You will meet patients where they are and collaborate with care teams to improve health outcomes.

In this mission-driven role, you’ll build trusting relationships, help patients navigate programs, arrange transportation, and support care transitions while working flexible hours including some evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• BLS certification from Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Valid NC driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Community Health Worker Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with care teams to identify patients with social and health care needs.
• Build trusting relationships and coordinate services including transportation and home visits.
• Assist patients in enrolling in programs and obtaining benefits.
• Support care transitions and connect patients to community resources.
• Participate in quality improvement activities and meet program goals.

Skills

BLS Certification

Clean driving record

Community Health Worker Certification

Job description

Join a team that’s been providing compassionate, patient-centered care to rural North Carolina communities for 50 years. At CommWell Health, you won’t just care for patients, you’ll empower families, change lives, and be part of a mission-driven team that believes everyone deserves quality healthcare, close to home.

What You’ll Do

• • Work in collaboration with the Care Coordination/Care Management and Population Health teams to identify hard to reach patients with social and health care needs and meet the patients where they are, physically, mentally, and emotionally
• • Build trusting relationships with patients
• • Build and maintain positive working relationships with providers, nurse case managers, agency representatives, supervisors and office staff across health and social service organizations
• • Assess/address social determinants of health and eliminate barriers to care including through the coordination and/or delivery of transportation services and deliveries, home visits, and community contacts.
• • Must be willing to work flexible schedules including some evenings and weekends as necessary
• • Help patients utilize resources, including scheduling appointments, and assisting with completion of applications for programs for which they may be eligible
• • Coach and support patients as they work toward health goals
• • Create connections between vulnerable populations, health care, and community resources
• • Assist clients in accessing health related services, including but not limited to obtaining a medical home; providing instruction on appropriate use of the medical home; and overcoming barriers.
• • Assist with care coordination and care transitions for patients in the community
• • Assist patients with enrollment in programs and benefits for which they are eligible
• • Advocate for vulnerable populations within the health care system and the community at large
• • Effectively work with people (staff, clients, doctors, agencies, etc.) from diverse backgrounds in reducing cultural and socio-economic barriers between clients and institutions
• • Continuously expand knowledge and understanding of community resources, services and programs provided; human relations and the procedures used in dealing with the public as part of a service or program; procedures and resources available to handle new, unusual, or different situations
• • Perform duties in a prioritized, organized, and orderly manner to maximize efficiency and productivity.
• • Participate in quality improvement activities by initiating or contributing to monitoring, measuring, analyzing, improving and/or controlling program goals, objectives and/or services.
• • Support current incentive, regulatory, and certification requirements (such as Meaningful Use, PCMH and UDS) through documentation, participation in initiatives, and other activities as directed.
• • Other duties as assigned

What We’re Looking For

Required:

• • BLS Certificate from American Red Cross or American Heart Association
• • Clean driving record with current NC driver’s license and approved by corporate vehicle insurance vendor for driving privileges
• • Community Health Worker Certification preferred

Why Join CommWell Health?

• Impact: Be part of a team that delivers life-changing care to underserved populations.
• Balance: Enjoy a supportive, flexible environment that values your well-being.
• Growth: Access continuous learning, advancement pathways, and leadership development.
• Recognition: Your voice matters. At CommWell Health, every team member “colleague” is seen, heard, and valued.

We Take Care of Our Team

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance – Affordable plans with options that meet your family’s needs
• 401(k) with Matching – Invest in your future with confidence
• Generous PTO – Enjoy time off with paid holidays, emergency leave, and vacation accruals
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Support for your mental, emotional, and financial wellness
• Career Growth – On-the-job training, certification support, and advancement opportunities

A Team That Cares for You

At CommWell, our teams are more than colleagues, we are a tight-knit, mission-driven family. You’ll work alongside experienced clinicians, receive support from leaders, and participate in team huddles, recognition programs, and a collaborative care model rooted in our core value, “The Value of Valuing” by recognizing each person’s worth, perspective, and contributions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CommWell Health is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Preferred

High School or better.

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