Field-Based Community Health Advocate

Jobtome; Bucyrus (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

EOE employer

Job summary

Molina Healthcare is seeking a Community Health Worker to support community-based member advocacy and improve access to care for vulnerable populations in Ohio. This local advocate will engage members, help navigate health plan benefits, and coordinate transportation and follow-up to ensure care continuity.

The role involves non-clinical paraprofessional duties in the field, collaboration with the health care services team, and outreach to connect members with social services.

Qualifications

• 1 year health care experience with underserved populations.
• CHW certification may be required for certain states.
• Valid and unrestricted driver’s license with reliable transportation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Microsoft Office suite proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Engages with members as an advocate and resource to support health care needs.
• Collaborates with health care services team performing non-clinical paraprofessional duties in the field.
• Help members navigate and maximize Medicaid and other benefits; arrange transportation and follow up on missed appointments.
• Assist members in accessing social services such as housing, food, and employment resources.
• Conduct outreach to locate/disconnected members with special needs and provide support.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal & written communication

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

MS Office proficiency

Driver's license

Job description

Molina Healthcare is seeking a Community Health Worker to support community-based member advocacy and improve access to care for vulnerable populations in Ohio. This local advocate will engage members, help navigate health plan benefits, and coordinate transportation and follow-up to ensure care continuity.

The role involves non-clinical paraprofessional duties in the field, collaboration with the health care services team, and outreach to connect members with social services.