Field Community Health Worker - Thurston County, WA (CENTRALIA)

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As a Field Based Community 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. CHW's work in a team - based structure and spend the majority of their time in the community engaging directly with members. Interesting in learning to work with medically complex patients who may be experiencing significant addiction and / or behavioral health conditions is important for this role.

Expect to spend about 75% of your time in the field visiting our members in their homes or in long-term care facilities, in the Thurston County, WA region. You'll need to be flexible, adaptable and, above all, patient in all types of situations.

If you reside within Thurston County, WA region , you will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute

• as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities :

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 :

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 :

Ability to travel in assigned ter