Field-Based Community Health Advocate - Travel Required

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Retirement savings options

Wellness programs

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

CVS Health in Illinois seeks a Field-based Community Health Worker to connect members with care, conduct outreach, and educate communities. This full-time role requires travel to multiple office and home locations within Lake County and surrounding areas, with weekday hours 8:00am–5:00pm.

You will work under supervision, coordinate with care teams, and leverage local resources. A high school diploma is required, and 1-3 years of community outreach experience is preferred; travel up to 70% is

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Serve as a bridge between members and the health care system through outreach and education.
• Travel to multiple office locations and home locations as required (up to 70%).
• Communicate medical information to health care professionals and care coordinators over the telephone.
• Collaborate with care teams to coordinate resources and services for members.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Effective communication

Travel readiness

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D

Tools

Excel

Electronic Health Records

Job description

CVS Health in Illinois seeks a Field-based Community Health Worker to connect members with care, conduct outreach, and educate communities. This full-time role requires travel to multiple office and home locations within Lake County and surrounding areas, with weekday hours 8:00am–5:00pm.

You will work under supervision, coordinate with care teams, and leverage local resources. A high school diploma is required, and 1-3 years of community outreach experience is preferred; travel up to 70% is