What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Health Worker position at OLHSA- Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency?
Company Overview
OLHSA (Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency) is a private non-profit agency dedicated to empowering individuals in need through collaboration and partnership. As a Community Action Agency, we strive to enhance the quality of life for those we serve by addressing the root causes of poverty and improving community well-being.
Job Mission
To link clinic patients to resources and benefits to address social determinants of health to promote engagement in medical and/or behavioral care
Performance Standards
- Engage clinic patients who have been identified as having social needs in a thorough screening and assessment process and link them with needed resources and benefits.
- Provide ongoing case management, care coordination, and follow up until all needs have been resolved.
- Participate in multidiscipline meetings with clinic staff to coordinate care.
- Assure all data and documentation is uploaded in all assigned electronic client management databases.
- Carry out all other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum one (1) year experience working in a medical or behavioral health care or social service setting.
- Minimum of one (1) year working with low income, diverse populations.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish required.
- Must obtain Michigan Community Health Worker certification and CMS Marketplace navigator certification within one year of hire.
- Must be able to work evenings and weekends shifts at clinic location.
- Valid Michigan Driver’s License; active insurance and a reliable transportation to be used for work related travel required.
OLHSA IS A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE/ EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and have the skills to empower communities, we invite you to apply today to join our dedicated team at OLHSA!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.31 per hour
Expected hours: 40 – 56 per week
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Loan forgiveness
- Paid jury duty
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evenings as needed
- Rotating weekends
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Pontiac, MI 48342
Salary : $23
