In-Home Community Health Worker - Yakima

Community Health Plan of Washington; Yakima (WA); Remote; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Yakima is seeking an In-Home Community Health Worker to serve as a liaison between health services and the community. This role involves conducting home visits, addressing health-related social needs, and promoting healthy behaviors among members. The position requires strong communication skills and a commitment to improving community health access.

Qualifications

• Engage plan participants and conduct home visits.
• Assist with transportation and educate on healthy behaviors.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate access to care and improve service delivery.
• Coordinate appointments and connect members to resources.

Skills

Communication

Outreach

Advocacy

Job description

In-Home Community Health Worker - Yakima

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**Working Each Day to Make a Difference**

At Community Health Plan of Washington, we're driven by our belief that everyone deserves access to quality health care. More than 25 years ago, we committed to improving community health by making quality health care accessible to all Washington residents. Today, we serve over 315,000 individuals and families across the state, providing affordable, comprehensive coverage.

• We are a local not-for-profit health plan in Washington State.
• We are committed to keeping Washington families healthy.
• We connect communities to vital health resources.
• We provide access to high-quality care for our members.
• We leverage technology to connect and empower our members.
• Our partnerships with Community Health Centers support members with comprehensive medical resources in one location.
• Our extended provider network helps improve healthcare delivery.
• To learn more about making a difference working at Community Health Plan of Washington, visit www.chpw.org.

**Position Overview:**

The In-Home Community Health Worker acts as a liaison between health/social services and the community, facilitating access and improving service delivery's quality and cultural competence. The role supports members in the in-home visit program by addressing health-related social needs, filling care gaps, facilitating primary/specialty care, and connecting to care coordination programs. This is a high-touch, field-based position serving members within Yakima County, primarily working remotely but requiring residence and travel within the region. The worker collaborates with internal teams and external partners to reduce barriers to care and enhance members' quality of life. Community Health Workers promote individual and community capacity through outreach, education, counseling, social support, and advocacy.

**Principal Duties:**

• Engage plan participants identified through data analysis, including locating members in the home or community.
• Conduct home visits to assess needs, connect members to care via telehealth or in-person, assist with transportation, educate on healthy behaviors, and inform about community resources.
• Complete social driver of health assessments, identify social needs, and connect members to resources.
• Coordinate appointments to address care gaps.
• Consult with Community Health Centers and Care Teams to secure referrals for medical, behavioral health, and social services via outreach.
• Provide updates on member progress and needs to relevant teams.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Insurance