Field-Based Community Health Advocate - Travel Ready

CVS Health; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

CVS Health is seeking a Community Health Worker to serve Champaign, IL and surrounding counties. The role involves outreach, education, and bridging members with the health care system, with up to 70% travel and Monday–Friday 8am–5pm hours.

The position is full-time and requires travel, reliable transportation, and 1–3 years of community outreach experience. Medicaid experience is preferred; associates degree is a plus. CVS Health offers comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be located in Champaign, IL or surrounding area.
• Willing to travel within the 90 mile radius from Champaign County, IL up to 50-70% of the time.
• Must possess reliable transportation.
• 1-3 years relevant experience (such as community outreach or home visits).
• Experience serving the Medicaid populations in urban or rural environments with familiarity of local, formal, and informal resource networks

Responsibilities

• Serve as a bridge between the member and the health care system through outreach and education.
• Provide support care to socially and medically complex patients in a variety of non-traditional settings.
• Communicate medical information to health care professionals and care coordinators over the telephone.
• Travel to multiple office locations and home locations; occasional weekend hours may be required.
• Work under the direction of a designated professional and collaborate with teams to adjust interventions as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Time management

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates preferred

Tools

Excel

Electronic Health Records

Job description

CVS Health is seeking a Community Health Worker to serve Champaign, IL and surrounding counties. The role involves outreach, education, and bridging members with the health care system, with up to 70% travel and Monday–Friday 8am–5pm hours.

The position is full-time and requires travel, reliable transportation, and 1–3 years of community outreach experience. Medicaid experience is preferred; associates degree is a plus. CVS Health offers comprehensive benefits.