Community Health Worker- Homeless Health Services

Honor Community Health; Michigan; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Employer Paid Short-Term and Long-Term

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays and Floating Holiday

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (NHSC)

Job summary

Honor Community Health is seeking a Community Health Worker I for Homeless Health Services in Michigan. This in-person role supports individuals experiencing homelessness, coordinating medical, behavioral health, and housing resources.

The CHW engages with clients using trauma-informed, recovery-oriented approaches and partners with a multidisciplinary team. The position emphasizes navigation of community resources, client advocacy, and building trust in health centers, shelters, and other

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• One year of experience in healthcare, behavioral health, homeless services, or related field preferred.
• Current MiCHWA CHW certification or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire.
• Must obtain Medicaid reimbursement credentials (MI Medicaid CHW Registry and CHAMPS).
• Strong computer skills in Epic and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison, advocate, and resource navigator for individuals experiencing homelessness or housing instability.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to improve access to medical and behavioral health services.
• Assist clients in navigating housing resources, public benefits, and community services.
• Engage clients in trauma-informed, person-centered, recovery-oriented care across multiple settings.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Care coordination

Patient advocacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

MiCHWA CHW certification or eligibility within 12 months

Tools

Epic

Microsoft Office

Job description

Full CHW- Homeless Health Services

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Honor Community Health is a 501c3 Federally Qualified Health Center co-located within 20 locations. Our mission is to provide for the health and wellness needs of the underserved of Oakland County through the provision of comprehensive, integrated primary, behavioral health, and dental care. We serve all populations regardless of their ability to pay. Our team is passionate about serving the people of Oakland County.

IMPORTANT: All applications MUST be completed in its entirety to be considered.

• NOTE: COVID -19 Vaccinations are recommended
• NOTE: this is a fully in-person position

Position Description

This position reports to the Program Manager of Homeless Health Services and functions as an essential member of Honor Community Health's Homeless Health Services team. The Community Health Worker I - Homeless Health Services role is an essential member of Honor Community Health's Homeless Health Services team and serves as a liaison, advocate, and resource navigator for individuals experiencing homelessness, housing instability, and other complex health and social needs.

The Community Health Worker (CHW) works collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to improve access to medical care, behavioral health services, substance use treatment, housing, public benefits, and community resources. Services are provided in health centers and community-based settings, including shelters, transitional housing programs, hospitals, community partner locations, encampments, and other approved locations.

The CHW uses trauma-informed, person-centered, recovery-oriented, and culturally responsive approaches to engage patients, identify barriers to care, support patient-identified goals, and help patients successfully navigate healthcare and community service systems.

What are we looking for?

• A High school diploma or equivalent is required
• One (1) year of experience working in healthcare, behavioral health, substance use treatment, homeless services, human services, community outreach, or a related setting preferred, including experience working with vulnerable populations with a knowledge of community resources, housing systems, public benefits, behavioral health services, and substance use treatment resources
• Current MiCHWA Community Health Worker certification or the ability to obtain within 12 months of hire and maintain certification throughout employment
• Must obtain and maintain all credentials and enrollment required for Medicaid reimbursement of Community Health Worker services, including MI Medicaid CHW Registry and CHAMPS enrollment, as applicable
• Strong computer skills Epic and Microsoft
• Valid Michigan driver's license and reliable transportation required

What do we Offer?

• Competitive Wages
• 401k with company match
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Employer Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 4-6 Weeks Paid Time Off for Full-Time Employees
• Paid Time off for Part-Time Employees
• Paid Holidays and Floating Holiday
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Parental Leave
• LifeMart Discount Program for all employees
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) Allowance for Clinicians
• Free Malpractice Insurance
• License Reimbursement
• Free Employee Assistance Program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness to all Full-Time Employees
• National Health Service Corp (NHSC) for licensed health care providers and offers up to $50,000 toward student loans

Why work for Honor?

• Honor is a patient directed and community driven Federally Qualified Health Center
• We ensure that patients come first by providing enabling services to assist patients with specific barriers to care such as transportation, translation, food security, and other social services

Please note the selected candidate will be required to submit to a criminal record check, financial background check, and reference check.