Community Health Worker

CareStar, Inc; West Virginia; Remote; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to improving lives in your community as a Community Health Worker. This role offers the opportunity to work independently from home while managing a caseload and conducting vital program assessments. You will be part of an organization that values your contributions and fosters your growth. With a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and adhering to established policies, you will play a crucial role in supporting individuals through home and community-based services. If you are motivated and passionate about making a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Remote working opportunities

401(k) with company matching contribution

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 12 months experience in home/community-based services.
• Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct program assessments using CareStar identified tools.
• Manage a caseload independently in a home-based position.

Skills

Knowledge of Medicare

Knowledge of Medicaid

Home health care knowledge

Home and Community-Based waiver programs

Confidentiality adherence

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

CareStar identified tools

Job description

Community Health Worker - Mahoning County

Ready to join a growing company whose work profoundly impacts people’s lives in their community? CareStar, Inc. is currently seeking a Community Health Worker in the Clinical department to conduct program assessments using program and CareStar identified tools and processes. The Community Health Worker is a home-based position that works independently to manage a caseload as needed.

THE POSITION

CareStar is looking for motivated individuals who:

• Hold a Bachelor's Degree.
• Have 12 months of experience in home and community-based services within the past 5 years.
• Possess knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, home health care, and Home and Community-Based waiver programs (desirable).
• Adhere to the CareStar Rule in the performance of job responsibilities.
• Understand and comply with CareStar Policies and Procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality as related to patient information. Any disclosures of confidential information made unlawfully outside the proper course of duty will be treated as a serious disciplinary offense. Follow the Acceptable Use Policy while using any information systems owned or controlled by CareStar, Inc.

THE LOCATION

This position is open in Mahoning County and surrounding counties.

THE COMPANY

CareStar was founded in 1988 in Cincinnati, Ohio, with the mission to improve communities by improving lives. We continue to be an industry leader in the field of Long-Term Care Case Management, Assessment, Population Health Management, and Innovative Software Development Solutions.

WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY

• Remote working opportunities.
• 401(k) with a generous Safe Harbor company matching contribution.

Come be part of a team that values and challenges you! If these responsibilities, qualifications, and benefits catch your interest, apply today at CareStar’s Career page at www.carestar.com/careers.