Community Resource Coordinator II

RiseMe; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Centene is seeking a field-based Community Resource Connector in North Carolina to link members with community and care resources. You will work with nurses and social workers, conduct home visits, and perform non-clinical assessments to refer members to services.

The role requires 1-2 years of related experience, strong communication, and the ability to operate in a team or independently within a county-focused scope. Schedule is typical M-F in the field with some evenings or weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School diploma or GED.
• 1-2 years of related experience.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Field-based community outreach experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Connect members to known community and care resources cost-effectively.
• Coordinate outreach resources and promote awareness of services.
• Assist members with inquiries and opportunities for community resources.
• Prepare and distribute educational materials to support members.
• Document resources to meet health plan standards.
• Support clinical teams with outreach and member guidance.
• Conduct non-clinical health assessments and referrals.
• Perform home visits or community visits as needed.
• Address barriers related to Social Determinants of Health (SDOH).
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Skills

Field-based

Community outreach

Communication

Customer service

Assessment skills

Home visits

SDOH knowledge

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Position Purpose: Supports community connection activities including connecting members to community resources to support their care management journey and provide necessary care resources in a cost-effective manner. Provides members with known community resources and supports the care team to identify member community support and provide health education as appropriate.

Key Details: This is a field-based position, and applicants must reside in Bladen, Brunswick, Columbus, Cumberland, Harnett, Hoke, Lee, Montgomery, Moore, New Hanover, Pender, Richmond, Robeson, Sampson, or Scotland County, North Carolina. The ideal candidate will have field-based and community outreach experience, including conducting home visits. The candidate should be computer savvy, possess excellent communication and customer service skills, have strong assessment skills, and be able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with evening and weekend work required.

• Provides support to members to connect them to known community and care resources in a cost- effective manner
• Supports the coordination of community outreach resources available to members and promotes awareness of care/services
• Serves as support for members on community and care resource inquiries and opportunities available to members
• Supports all member related correspondence and educational materials to assist in the facilitation of a successful community connection
• Documents and maintains all community resources to ensure standards of practice and policies are in accordance with health plan requirements
• Provide assistance to the clinical team of nurses and social workers. Activities include, but are not limited to outreach, community education, informal guidance and member support
• Conduct non-clinical general health assessments in order to refer members to appropriate care/services, resolve concerns on member’s behalf, and gather information for medical providers and staff working within the organization
• Conduct non-medical assessments such as home safety, assessment of the community/environment resources, transportation, employment, and others to be able to refer to appropriate care/services, resolve concerns on member’s behalf, and gather information for medical providers in staff working within our organization
• Conduct telephonic and/or in-person outreach to locate individuals and families in the community who are hard to reach
• May make visits to individual homes and/or community organizations
• Working Knowledge of Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) barriers
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Education/Experience: Requires a High School diploma or GED
Requires 1-2 years of related experience Pay Range: $17.84 - $28.02 per hour

At Centene, we connect people to the care they need to live healthier lives - and the work you do here makes that impact real every day. You'll take on meaningful challenges that directly support individuals, families, and communities, building your skills while making healthcare more accessible and effective. It’s work with a purpose you can see, backed by a team committed to improving lives well beyond the workday.

Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.

Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act