Community Health Worker - (Garden City)

Southeastern Michigan Health Association; Garden City (MI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403b retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Southeastern Michigan Health Association (SEMHA) is seeking a Community Health Worker to support Wayne County Healthy Communities in Garden City, MI. The CHW will engage patients and community members, coordinate care, assist with insurance enrollment, and connect clients to local resources.

Responsibilities include outreach, education, referrals, and documentation within health systems, with emphasis on reducing barriers and improving access to care. Valid driver's license required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in health sciences, business, or related field preferred.
• MiCHW certification and CAC certification preferred at hire.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities expected.

Responsibilities

• Educate patients on preventive screenings and primary care services.
• Coordinate appointments, referrals, and follow-ups; connect to community resources.
• Conduct SDOH screenings and support referrals between organizations and clinics.
• Outreach to Health Plan members with care gaps and ED utilization concerns.
• Maintain patient panels and assist with PCP changes and panel accuracy.
• Document activities and outcomes in designated systems; meet productivity standards.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Client advocacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

MiCHW certification preferred

CAC certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Description

LOCATION: Wayne County Healthy Communities - Garden City, MI 48135

POSITION SUMMARY: Southeastern Michigan Health Association (SEMHA) is seeking for a Community Health Worker (CHW) for Wayne County Healthy Communities (WCHC) to serves as a member of the interdisciplinary care team, supporting patients and community members through outreach, health education, care coordination, insurance enrollment assistance, and connections to community resources. The CHW collaborates with clinical staff, health plans, and community partners to address barriers to care, improve access to healthcare services, and support positive health outcomes. This Position is located at the Garden City. (6255 Inkster Rd. Suite 204, Garden City, MI 48135)

REQUIREMENTS:

• Educate and engage patients on preventive screenings, chronic disease management, appropriate primary care utilization, and available health center services.
• Coordinate appointments, testing, referrals, and follow-up; identify barriers to care and connect patients with community resources.
• Conduct Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) screenings and support referrals between faith-based organizations, community partners, and FQHC clinical services.
• Conduct targeted outreach to Health Plan members, including patients with open HEDIS care gaps, frequent or potentially inappropriate emergency department utilization, and other identified care needs.
• Review monthly Health Plan outreach lists, prioritize outreach, maintain assigned patient panels, and assist with primary care provider changes and panel accuracy.
• Document outreach, patient education, referrals, enrollment assistance, and outcomes accurately and timely in designated systems; submit monthly reports and meet established productivity standards.
• Assist patients with Medicaid and Health Insurance Marketplace enrollment, renewals, and coverage navigation; obtain and maintain Certified Application Counselor (CAC) certification within 90 days of hire or as otherwise directed by management.
• Participate in community outreach events, team meetings, supervision, and required training.
• Assist with obtaining patient records through the Health Information Exchange (HIE) and preparing for regulatory and accreditation site visits.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and applicable program requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and active listening skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
• Demonstrate attention to detail, patience, and compassion toward patients.
• Ability to work effectively with patients, colleagues, and community partners.
• Ability to build rapport and maintain professional relationships.
• Demonstrate strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation REQUIRED.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent REQUIRED.
• Bachelor’s degree in health sciences, business, clinical studies, or a related field preferred.
• Michigan Community Health Worker (MiCHW) certification preferred.
• Certified Application Counselor (CAC) certification preferred at the time of hire.

SKILLS:

• Strong organizational, time management, multitasking, and attention-to-detail skills in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Commitment to serving underserved and vulnerable populations.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport with diverse communities.
• Ability to navigate the health care system, advocate for patients, and respond flexibly to changing community needs.
• Experience in community outreach, education, or health care strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook preferred.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsibility for maintaining records, reports, deadlines.
• Responsibility of knowing how office machine/equipment must be operated
• Physical demands/ emotional demands and any other demands usual or unusual.

Salary: $19 - $24 hourly (based on experience & Qualifications)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Classification: Non-exempt

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Paid time off and Holidays
• 403b (Retirement plan)
• Various Voluntary Benefit Option
  

Application Deadline: November 19, 2026.

Applicants must be presently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. E.O.E.

SEMHA is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the SEMHA Human Resources Department.