Field Community Health Worker - Gallia County, Ohio (CHESHIRE)

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The Community Health Worker is responsible for assessment, planning and implementing care strategies that are individualized by patient and directed toward the most appropriate, least restrictive level of care. They also Identify and initiate referrals for social service programs; including financial, psychosocial, community and state supportive services, and manage the care plan throughout the continuum of care as a single point of contact for the member. As aCommunity Health Worker(CHW), you will act in a liaison role with Medicaid members to ensure appropriate care is accessed as well as to provide home and social assessments and member education. The coordinator also addresses social determinant of health such as transportation, housing, and food access.

Schedule : Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 am to 5pm. No nights, weekends, or holidays.

Local travel up to 50% and mileage is reimbursed at current government rate.

This position is a field-based position with a home-based office. You will work from home when not in the field.

If you reside within Gallia, Jackson, or Laurance County, Ohio , you will have the flexibility to telecommute

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