Community Health Worker
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The Health and Welfare Council of Long Island (HWCLI) is a private, not for profit, health and human services planning, research/public education and advocacy organization that serves as the umbrella for public and non-profit agencies serving Long Island's poor and vulnerable individuals and families.Please make sure you read the following details carefully before making any applications.The Health Equity Alliance of Long Island (HEALI) is Long Island's Social Care Network (SCN) of community-based organizations (CBOs) and healthcare providers building a person centric model that integrates healthcare, social care, and behavioral health care. HWCLI is the lead entity for the HEALI Social Care Network. The SCN brings together social service and health care providers from across Nassau and Suffolk counties through identification, care coordination, integration, and provision of tailored funding to provide enhanced healthcare equity.JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: Community Health WorkerHWCLI seeks an energetic, passionate, and socially conscious individual to support HWCLI's mission by supporting the overall HWCLI's expanded resource and service navigation responsibilities as the lead of the Social Care Network under the 1115 Medicaid Waiver. Reporting to the Director of Social Care and Navigation, the Community Health Worker position is a non-clinical role that will conduct health-related social needs screening, referral to appropriate services, and follow up with clients. Community Health Worker may directly help Medicaid members improve their health outcomes through resource linkages and follow- up. The Community Health Worker will document in Unite Us and any of the documentation system as required.Responsibilities include:Conduct screening and interviews with Medicaid membersIdentification and verification of eligibility by utilization of appropriate screenings for clientsVerification of demographic information in the documentation platform and other program documentation systemsConfirmation of a client's desire to receive social care servicesConsent documentationOutreach client by virtual, telephonic means or in-person in care setting to perform screenings, establish resource needs, connect to those resources, and follow up to determine if need is metUtilize Unite Us to complete referrals and assist navigating to the appropriate health and social care services – either existing federal, state, or local social care infrastructures or social care services covered by the waiverDevelop care plan for clients based eligibility of services and identification of needsAdhere to standards for completion of appropriate screenings with initial assessment screening and follow up screenings or surveys within set timeframesMonitor status and progress of referrals of clients to ensure service is providedReceive and process referrals from various sources related to health-related social needs (on platform and off-platform referrals)Efficiently and effectively review all referral resources such as calls/emails/lists identified for assistance in a set timeframeIdentify barriers to referred services, intervene as necessary on behalf of the membersProvide support on challenging referralsProvide information of access and coordination of resourcesProvide culturally appropriate social care education and informationMeet monthly productivity and role expectationsPerforms all other duties as assignedQualifications and Experience:High school diploma or GED required2-3 years of relevant work experienceExperience in the community health care setting. Experience as a health coach and/or community health care worker and/or patient navigator.Valid Drivers License preferred and reliable transportationBilingual preferredKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesComputer skills required including various office software and the internet; experience with MS Office software preferredKnowledge of state and federal benefits systemDemonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with people of different cultural and socioeconomic backgroundsAbility to complete required trainings and additional certifications or trainings as assignedOrganizational and time management skillsAbility to prioritize and demonstrate flexibility in day-to-day functionsAbility to work in a high demand role due to multiple calls daily. Sensitivity to diversity of cultures, language barriers, health literacy, and educational levelsAbility to respond to change with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn new ways to accomplish work activities and objectivesAbility to shift strategy or approach in response to the demands of a situationBenefits:Salary range: $55,000- $60,000/year.Employer-paid health insurance for single individualsRetirement plan with Employer match after 1-year, flexible spending accounts, disability insurance, paid time-offHybrid work environment, ability to travel to office and local partners requiredOpportunity to work in a dynamic environment on a new state-wide initiative to improve health equitySchedule: Monday - Friday, nights/weekends as needed.PI37d7d2ceeca4-36310-#######4