Community Health Worker (W@H)

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina; South Carolina; Remote; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Community Health Worker to provide essential support and guidance to members through home visits and care coordination. This full-time role involves building strategic partnerships within the community, advocating for members, and ensuring they have access to vital resources. You'll play a key role in enhancing community health and well-being while working in a dynamic environment that values service and engagement. Join a team that offers comprehensive benefits and fosters a culture of growth and support for its employees.

Benefits

Subsidized health plans

Dental and vision coverage

401K retirement savings plan with company match

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

On-site cafeterias and fitness centers

Wellness program

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance

Discounts to movies and theme parks

Qualifications

• 3 years of work experience including 1 year in community involvement or customer service.
• Knowledge of Medicaid programs and community resources.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and support for members through home visits.
• Develop strategic partnerships for community outreach and referrals.

Skills

Community Involvement

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

This is a full-time position working (40-hours / week) Monday-Friday 8 : 00am – 5 : 00pm working remotely () with occasional travel .

What You’ll Do :

Provides guidance and support for members through home visits and support of care coordination programs.

Develops strategic partnerships in the community to support community outreach and referrals.

Establishes peer-to-peer relationship to function as a link between the community and the company.

Advocates for members by staying current of community resources and provides resources to members to improve their health knowledge, self-sufficiency, and to help them understand their health condition(s) to develop strategies.

Assists with engagement, onboarding, and facilitating referrals and enrollment related to appropriate clinical care programs.

Serves as a conduit between the members, providers, and designated clinical care team members.

Supports and promotes programs through participation in community events.

Coordinates meetings for community health workers to communicate and share best practices.

Provides service to members.

Comprehends the various cultural and linguistic needs of the Medicaid population, knowledge of the various health and social services available in the assigned region with emphasis on services offered by community-based organizations.

To Qualify for This Position, You’ll Need :

High School Diploma OR equivalent.

Three years’ work experience including one year of community involvement OR customer service experience.

Understanding of the basic principles of Medicaid programs.

Knowledge of community resources and programs.

Demonstrated a positive, helpful, service orientation.

Strong oral and written communication skills.

Ability to handle confidential OR sensitive information with discretion.

Attention to detail and the ability to work independently and handle multiple demands and balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Comfortable conducting home visits.

Microsoft Office.

Certified Community Health Worker.

What We Prefer :

Certified Community Health Worker in the state of South Carolina.

Reside in the PD region.

What We Can Do for You :

We offer our employees great benefits and rewards. You will be eligible to participate in the benefits the first of the month following 28 days of employment.

Subsidized health plans, dental and vision coverage.

401K retirement savings plan with company match.

Life Insurance.

Paid Time Off (PTO).

On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations.

Wellness program and healthy lifestyle premium discount.

Tuition assistance.

Service recognition.

Employee Assistance.

Discounts to movies, theaters, zoos, theme parks and more.

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Community Health Worker • South Carolina