Community Health Worker - Mental Health 189

Telecare Corporation; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Nine paid holidays

Shift differentials

Free CEUs

Tuition discount

Medical/Dental/Vision

401K

ESOP

Job summary

Telecare Corporation in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking a Community Health Worker to engage with Managed Care Plan members and support care management through transportation to appointments and social services.

Shifts are Full-Time, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM, Monday to Friday. Starting wage is $23.00 per hour, with geographic differentials based on location and experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two (2) years' experience providing mental health or intensive case management services.
• Paraprofessional with or without lived mental health experience.
• Experience supporting individuals with physical health challenges to navigate the health care system.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• CPR, CPI, and First Aid certification on date of employment or within 60 days.
• Post-offer examinations, tuberculosis testing and background checks required.
• Valid driver license and vehicle insurance; some roles require driving.

Responsibilities

• Assist in outreach and engagement with eligible Managed Care Plan members.
• Support care management through transportation to appointments and social services.
• Coordinate with teams to ensure member needs are met.

Skills

2+ years experience

Mental health experience

Paraprofessional experience

Navigate health care system

18 years old

CPR

CPI

First Aid

Driver's license

Vehicle insurance

Willingness to use personal vehicle

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

\"They made it easier for me to live, breathe, eat, and stay clean. Without them, I'd be waiting somewhere, waiting for someone to give me a chance to live...\" - Client from Telecare

What You Will Do to Change Lives

The Community Health Worker assists in providing outreach and engagement with eligible Managed Care Plan members and supporting care management through transportation assistance to assigned appointments and social services.

Shifts Available:

Full-Time | AM | Shifts: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM | Days: Monday - Friday

Expected starting wage is $23.00. Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.

What You Bring to the Table (Must Have)

• High School Diploma or GED required


• Two (2) years' experience providing mental health or intensive case management services and coordination


• Paraprofessional with or without lived mental health experience


• Experience supporting individuals with physical health challenges to navigate the physical health care system


• Must be at least 18 years of age


• Must be CPR, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), and First Aid certified on date of employment or within 60 days of employment and maintain current certification throughout employment


• All opportunities at Telecare are contingent upon successful completion and receipt of acceptable results of the applicable post-offer physical examination, 2-step PPD test for tuberculosis, acceptable criminal background clearances, excluded party sanctions, and degree or license verification. If the position requires driving, valid driver license, a motor vehicle clearance and proof of auto insurance is required at time of employment and must be maintained throughout employment. Additional regulatory, contractual or local requirements may apply


• Valid and current driver's license, and personal vehicle insurance with your name listed as a driver.


• Willingness to use your personal vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups, etc.(weekly mileage reimbursement at the IRS rate)


• Willingness to use the company vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups, etc.


• Willingness to use your personal vehicle to attend meetings, etc. (weekly mileage reimbursement at the IRS rate)

What's In It For You*

• Paid Time Off: Eligible employees (20+ hours/week) earn PTO each pay period for vacation and personal needs, with pro-rated accrual for part-time schedules and annual carryover up to set caps.


• Nine Paid Holidays & Shift differentials for hourly staff (6% for PM Shift, 10% for NOC Shift). Weekend Shift differentials for hourly staff (5% for Weekend AM Shift, 11% for Weekend PM Shift, 15% for Weekend NOC Shift)


• Free CEUs, free Supervision for BBS Associate License, coaching, and mentorship


• Online University Tuition Discount and Company Scholarships


• Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance, 401K, Employee Stock Ownership Plan


• For more information visit:https://www.telecarecorp.com/benefits

Join Our Compassionate Team

Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and all belief systems.

TAO South is a community-based program, serving adults ages 18+.

EOE AA M/F/V/Disability

*May vary by location and position type

Full Job Description will be provided if selected for an interview.

If job posting references any sign-on bonus internal applicants and applicants employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would not be eligible.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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