Community Health Worker ($22/Hr, Remote/WFH/Must Be Resident of North Carolina)
Equity Staffing Group is currently staffing Community Health Workers for remote work in North Carolina. This is contract work with a Fortune 100 organization. Our client serves more than 85 million people and has a reputation for bold ideas. If you enjoy working with energetic people in a collaborative environment, we want to speak with you! Position: Community Health Worker... Location: Remote/WFH - Must be Resident of North Carolina Duration: 3 Month Contract to start, potential for extension and/or conversion to FTE Rate: $22.00/Hr Start Date: 11/04/2024 Important: Must be local resident of North Carolina Primary Responsibilities: As a Community Health Worker (CHW), you will act in a liaison role with Medicaid members to ensure appropriate services are obtained via the Healthy Opportunities Pilot Program in addition to care coordination and member education. Primary Responsibilities: Perform social needs assessment for members Utilize the NCCARE360 platform for documentation and referral purposes Clearly and effectively communicate with members and Human Service Organizations to arrange services Linking members to applicable community resources Telephonic outreach to targeted members Proactively engage the member to manage their care Provide member education Support transitions of care Create a positive and engaging experience for the member Help to keep members compliant with their care plans Partner with and support care team by completing delegated tasks Knowledge and continued learning of community cultures and values Conduct individual-level screenings to capture member's current health care needs (e.g. Transitions of Care, Health Risk assessments, Pilot Eligibility Service Assessment (PESA) Engage member to participate in the screening process and collaboratively develop plan of care based on their individual needs, preferences, and objectives Required Qualifications: High School Diploma / GED (or higher) Must be a North Carolina resident Must have a designated workspace inside the home with the ability to access high-speed internet Must be proficient in Outlook and Microsoft Office Must possess excellent organizational skills Must be proficient in clear, customer service focused communication Would be a Plus to Have: Bachelors Degree (or higher) in Social Work and / or Health Care Administration Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Certified Nursing Assistant / Home Health Aide, Medical Assistant CHW Accreditation Experience working in Managed Care and/or Social Needs assessment Knowledge of Medicaid population Hours: Remote Work/telecommute and must live in North Carolina (EST) Hours: 8 AM 5 PM EST, Monday-Friday, with a 1 hour lunch Equity Staffing Group is one of the fastest growing Native American owned staffing companies in the United States. We are a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) by the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) and the Rocky Mountain Minority Supplier Development Council (RMMSDC). Equity Staffing Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Equity Staffing Group will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. We welcome you to learn more about our company by visiting www.equitystaffing.com Apply Job!