Field-Based Community Health Advocate

Optum; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401k contribution

Equity stock purchase

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group in Albuquerque seeks a Field-Based Community Health Worker to act as a trusted liaison among members, the care team, and community resources. You’ll help medically and socially complex individuals overcome barriers, navigate services, and build skills to manage their health.

The role involves home visits, HRAs, care planning, and education to improve health literacy and self-management while supporting connections to primary care and behavioral health services.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of local cultures, values and resources.
• Valid US driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to travel locally up to 50% of the time.
• Basic computer skills for email, apps and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Build trusting relationships with members using culturally sensitive, person-centered approaches.
• Conduct home visits, HRAs and social assessments.
• Identify care barriers and connect to community resources and benefits.
• Collaborate with care teams to develop plans and goals.
• Educate members to improve health literacy and self-management.
• Support engagement with primary care, behavioral health and medications.
• Assist with post-discharge follow-up and link to services.
• Strengthen social supports and promote independence.

Skills

Computer skills

Cultural competence

Driver's license

Local travel

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

UnitedHealth Group in Albuquerque seeks a Field-Based Community Health Worker to act as a trusted liaison among members, the care team, and community resources. You’ll help medically and socially complex individuals overcome barriers, navigate services, and build skills to manage their health.

The role involves home visits, HRAs, care planning, and education to improve health literacy and self-management while supporting connections to primary care and behavioral health services.