Community Health Worker

Company: UnitedHealthcare
Location: Sun City West
Posted on: September 29, 2024

Job Description:

Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Field Based Community Health Worker to join our team at UnitedHealthcare. As a key member of our care team, you will play a vital role in assessing, planning, and implementing care strategies that are tailored to the unique needs of our patients and community organizations.Key Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough assessments of patients' social determinants of health, including transportation, housing, and food access.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans that address patients' physical, emotional, and social needs.
• Collaborate with community organizations and healthcare providers to ensure seamless care transitions and coordination.
• Provide education and support to patients and their families to promote healthy behaviors and self-management.
• Identify and initiate referrals for social service programs, including financial, psychosocial, community, and state supportive services.Requirements
  • 4+ years of community outreach work or volunteering experience.
  • 2+ years of experience working or volunteering within the Community Health setting in a field-based healthcare role.
  • 2+ years of experience working or volunteering within the local Community, with demonstrated knowledge of culture and values within the Community and familiarity with the resources available within the Community.
  • Intermediate computer proficiency, including MS Word, Excel, and Outlook, and ability to use multiple web applications.
  • Access to a designated quiet workspace in your home (separated from non-workspace areas) with the ability to secure Protected Health Information (PHI).
  • Live in a location that can receive an approved high-speed internet connection or leverage an existing high-speed internet.
  • Reside within a commutable distance to Pima and Maricopa Counties in Arizona.
  • Ability to travel locally approximately 60% of the time and up to 100 miles round trip with Reliable transportation, that will enable you to travel to client and/or patient sites within a designated area, with a current and non-restricted state of Arizona Driver's License and State-required insurance.Preferred Qualifications
    • Community Health Worker (CHW) State course completion.
    • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Certified Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide, Certified Medical Assistant.
    • Experience with arranging community resources.
    • Experience with electronic charting.
    • Experience working in team-based care.
    • Knowledge of Medicaid population.
    • Background in managing populations with complex medical and behavioral needs.
    • Bilingual - Spanish.What We Offer
      • Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay period plus 8 Paid Holidays.
      • Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving account.
      • Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D Insurance along with Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability coverage.
      • 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
      • Education Reimbursement.
      • Employee Discounts.
      • Employee Assistance Program.
      • Employee Referral Bonus Program.
      • Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.).About UnitedHealth GroupAt UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone - of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income - deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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