What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Health Worker position at Doctor On Demand?
Targeted Care Navigation Community Health Workers promote wellness by helping members adopt healthy behaviors via implementing personalized care and health plans, advocating for members who may have limited access to health resources, and providing patient self-management support with a focus on empowering the member to build capacity for self-care. They will assess and communicate with members in their homes, as well as by electronic means. They will be a part of an integral team including a Local Nurse Care Manager and an Included Health Virtual PCP.
Responsibilities :
- Partner with clinical and health plan teams to engage, advocate, educate, navigate, and coordinate with and on behalf of individuals who have been identified as having social needs that impact their health
- Visit patients and members in their home or community settings while also partnering with care management and care teams (, clinics, emergency departments, homecare, health plan, etc.)
- Establish trusting relationships with members and their families to help them become more engaged in their health
- Help patients identify their potential; work to increase individual empowerment and create community connections
- Facilitate timely enrollment and / or referral into applicable health and community resources
- Assist the patient in navigating to referrals and health-related care settings
- Work closely with care managers and clinical teams to ensure patients have comprehensive and coordinated care
- Support community partnerships
- Maintaining relationships with key stakeholders in the community by serving as an advocate to improve health and social outcomes
Required Qualifications :
As a condition of employment, the successful applicant for this position must be fully vaccinated against the flu (including annual booster) and provide acceptable proof of vaccination against Hepatitis B, Varicella, and MMR. Although not required, Included Health highly encourages the successful applicant to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including annual booster). In accordance with its policies, Included Health provides reasonable accommodations, absent undue hardship, to those who are unable to be vaccinated, either because of a sincerely held religious belief or a disability. If unvaccinated against COVID-19, or granted a reasonable accommodation from a vaccination requirement, the successful applicant will be required to be masked when providing services within patients' homes.
Preferred Qualifications :
Physical / Cognitive Requirements :
22 - $29 an hourThe United States new hire base salary target ranges for this full-time position are : $ - $ per hour equity benefits This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for candidates. Below is additional information on Included Health's commitment to maintaining transparent and equitable compensation practices across our distinct geographic zones.Starting base salary for the successful candidate will depend on several job-related factors, unique to each candidate, which may include, but not limited to, education; training; skill set; years and depth of experience; certifications and licensure; business needs; internal peer equity; organizational considerations; and alignment with geographic and market data. Compensation structures and ranges are tailored to each zone's unique market conditions to ensure that all employees receive fair and competitive compensation based on their roles and locations. Your Recruiter can share your geographic zone alignment upon inquiry.In addition to receiving a competitive base salary, the compensation package may include, depending on the role, the following : Remote-first culture401(k) savings plan through FidelityComprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage through multiple medical plan options (including disability insurance)Full suite of Included Health telemedicine ( behavioral health, urgent care, etc.) and health care navigation products and services offered at no cost for employees and dependents Generous Paid Time Off ("PTO") and Discretionary Time Off (“DTO") 12 weeks of 100% Paid Parental leaveFamily Building Benefit with fertility coverage and up to $25,000 for Surrogacy & Adoption financial assistanceCompassionate Leave (paid leave for employees who experience a failed pregnancy, surrogacy, adoption or fertility treatment) 11 Holidays Paid with one Floating Paid HolidayWork-From-Home reimbursement to support team collaboration and effective home office work 24 hours of Paid Volunteer Time Off (“VTO”) Per Year to Volunteer with Charitable Organizations
Salary : $22 - $29
