Community Health Worker: Remote & Field Care Navigator

Viva Health; Auburn (AL); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Viva Health in Auburn, AL seeks a Community Health Worker to support Medicaid recipients by promoting access to services and assisting care coordinators in delivering care management. Responsibilities include supporting disease self-management, sharing information about medical and community resources, and helping implement the care plan.

The role may involve Health Risk Assessments and referrals, with travel across the service area. Work-from-home opportunities are available where appropriate.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• In-person duties may occur away from principal location.
• Willing to submit to vaccine testing and screening.
• Strong interview and telephone skills; able to interact with recipients with care and tact.
• Ability to understand health-related service delivery systems.
• Excellent communication and relationship skills.
• Ability to analyze varied environmental factors in relation to recipients' well-being.
• Organizational and Time Management skills.
• Flexible and adaptable in community settings; able to work in diverse environments.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Care Coordinators in care management activities.
• Promote disease self-management using approved education tools.
• Provide information on medical and community services to recipients.
• Assist with carrying out the established plan of care.
• May help with Health Risk Assessments and referral generation.
• Travel to service locations within the relevant area; travel via insured transportation; work-from-home opportunities.

Skills

Communication skills

Telephone skills

Analyze environmental factors

Organization & time management

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Viva Health in Auburn, AL seeks a Community Health Worker to support Medicaid recipients by promoting access to services and assisting care coordinators in delivering care management. Responsibilities include supporting disease self-management, sharing information about medical and community resources, and helping implement the care plan.

The role may involve Health Risk Assessments and referrals, with travel across the service area. Work-from-home opportunities are available where appropriate.