Community Resource Coordinator III

Meridian; Illinois; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Community Resource Coordinator III to enhance community health. This role involves connecting members to vital resources, conducting assessments, and supporting care management teams. With a focus on community outreach, you'll play a crucial part in improving health outcomes for individuals in need. The position offers a flexible work environment, allowing you to make a significant impact while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package. If you're dedicated to transforming lives and fostering community connections, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

401K Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Schedules

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in social services or community resource coordination.
• Ability to conduct non-clinical health assessments and outreach.

Responsibilities

• Connect members to community resources to support their care management.
• Conduct outreach and education to promote community resources.

Skills

Community Resource Connection

Social Determinants of Health (SDOH)

Health Education

Non-clinical Health Assessments

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members. Centene is transforming the health of our communities, one person at a time. As a diversified, national organization, you’ll have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.

Opportunity in Illinois!

Centene is currently hiring a Community Resource Coordinator III for our Illinois market. The ideal candidate will have experience with home visits, community events, and a background in social services. This position is 80% field based and will cover the following counties:

• Peoria, Putnam, Marshall, Woodford, Tazewell, McLean, DeWitt, LaSalle.

Position Purpose

Works with care management team on community resource 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 works with the care team to identify member community support and provide health education as appropriate.

• Provides ongoing 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 experienced support for members on community and care resource inquiries and opportunities available to members.
• Utilizes in-depth knowledge of community resource connection activities and resource opportunities.
• Supports member-related correspondence and educational materials to assist in the facilitation of a successful community connection.
• Works with care management team on escalating community resource requests and inquiries to management and identifying member community support.
• Documents and maintains community resources to ensure standards of practice and policies are in accordance with health plan requirements.
• Provides support to the clinical team of nurses and social workers with activities including, but not limited to outreach, community education, evidence-based guidance, and member support.
• Conducts non-clinical general health assessments to refer members to appropriate services, resolve concerns on member’s behalf, and gather information for medical providers and staff working within the organization.
• Conducts non-medical assessments such as home safety, assessment of the community/environment resources, transportation, employment, and others to be able to refer to appropriate services, resolve concerns on member’s behalf, and gather information for medical providers in staff working within our organization.
• Conducts 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 2 - 4 years of related experience.

Pay Range

$20.00 - $34.03 per hour

Benefits

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. Total compensation may also include additional incentives.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care, Insurance

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