Community Health Worker - Remote in Florida

At UnitedHealthcare, we're simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable, and equitable. Ready to make a difference? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Community Health Worker position will be primary care manager for members with complex medical or behavioral needs who aren't otherwise managed by the team's clinicians. The Community Health Worker works assertively to locate and engage members in the community. They will develop individualized plans of care that focus on the members' definition of success. The Community Health Worker identifies and overcomes barriers to goal achievement, including SDOH barriers. This position will work in collaboration with the interdisciplinary clinical care management team (Pod) to advance interventions aligned with a member's readiness to change. The Community Health Worker will approach their member work with an understanding of how inequities drive health disparities. The Community Health Worker will promote health equity.

Working Schedule : Schedule is Monday through Friday, any 8-hour between the hours of 8 : 00 am to 5 : 00 pm Eastern Standard Time.

Location : Remote in the state of Florida.

If you reside in the state of Florida, you will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute

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Potential for future minimal travel.

Primary Responsibilities :

Partner with clinical care management team to manage complex members in the community

Locate and engage members in the community

Conduct screenings telephonically or virtually, to assess member medical, behavioral, functional, cognitive and psychosocial needs, i.e. health risk assessment

Engage members over the phone to educate about their health

Review available member service records and relevant documentation (e.g., utilization history, functional level, stratification information, current plan of care)

Conduct comprehensive member assessment that includes bio-psychosocial, functional, and behavioral health needs

Utilize interviewing techniques and active listening to collect and retain member information and incorporating responses as they are presented to complete assessment

Identify when supplemental assessments are needed and conduct supplemental assessments

Identify member service needs related to health concerns

Identify urgent member situations and escalate to next level when necessary

Engage members to participate in the assessment process and collaboratively develop a plan of care based on their individual needs, preferences, and objectives with nursing oversight

Work with members to develop healthcare goals and identify potential barriers to achieving healthcare goals

Identify member support systems available and incorporate into plan of care

Review plan benefits and identify appropriate programs and services based on heath needs and benefits

Integrate health care and service needs into a plan or recommendation for member care and service

Work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary care team to ensure an integrated team approach

Collaborate with members to create solutions to overcome barriers to achieving healthcare goals

Identify relevant community resources available based on member needs

Refer members to appropriate programs and services

Facilitate member choice of preferred provider

Provide informal counseling and social support resources

Advocate for individuals and communities within the health and social service systems

Moderate work experience within own function

Some work is completed without established procedures

Basic tasks are completed without review by others

Supervision / guidance is required for higher level tasks

Performs other duties as assigned

What are the reasons to consider working for UnitedHealth Group? Put it all together - competitive base pay, a full and comprehensive benefit program, performance rewards, and a management team who demonstrates their commitment to your success. Some of our offerings include :

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.)

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You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.Required Qualifications :

High School Diploma / GED (or higher)

4+ years of relevant clinical work experience

3+ years of experience managing the needs of complex populations (e.g. Medicare, Medicaid)

1+ years of community case management experience coordinating care for individuals with complex needs

Reside in the state of Florida

Preferred Qualifications :

LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) Licensure or CNA / HHA

Community Health Worker (CHW) Accreditation

Experience working in team-based care

Experience working in Managed Care

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Soft Skills :

Possess a strong work ethic

Ability to listen skillfully, collect relevant information, build rapport and respond to customers in a compassionate manner

Ability to adapt to change in the workplace

Ability to work independently and as a part of a team

Ability to interact with internal and external customers in a corporate environment

Must possess a positive and motivated attitude

Willingness to adapt to multiple external environments and settings

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $20.00 to $35.72 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At 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.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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