Field Based Community Health Worker
Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Owensboro
Posted on: March 17, 2023
Job Description:
$1,500 SIGN ON BONUS FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTSAt 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 and start doing--your life's best work.SM--The Field Based
Community Health Worker is responsible for assessment, planning and
implementing care strategies that are individualized by patient
and/or Community Organizations 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 a--Field Based Community
Health Worker (CHW), you will act in a liaison role with Community
Organizations/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.-- You will
be responsible working with our State Guardianship
members.Together, we're removing the barriers that keep people from
receiving the kind of quality healthcare that makes a difference.
We focus on Integrity, Compassion, Relationships, Innovation and
Performance as we empower people to achieve better health and well
- being.Working Schedule:--Schedule is Monday through Friday any
8-hour or 10- hour shift to be determined by the hiring manager
between the hours of 7am to 7pm. This position is a field-based
position with a home-based office. You will work from home when not
in the field.Location:-- Louisville, Hopkinsville, Owensboro, and
surrounding communities in KentuckyLocal travel up to 50% and
mileage is reimbursed at current government rate.Primary
Responsibilities:
- Assess, plan, and implement care strategies that are
individualized by patient and directed toward the most appropriate,
lease restrictive level of care
- Utilize both company and community-based resources to establish
a safe and effective case management plan for members
- Collaborate with patient, family, and healthcare providers
- Identify and initiate referrals for social service programs,
including financial, psychosocial, community, and state supportive
services
- Communicate with all stakeholders the required health-related
information to ensure quality coordinated care and services are
provided expeditiously to all members
- Advocate for patients and families as needed to ensure the
patient's needs and choices are fully represented and supported by
the healthcare team
- Document all member assessments, care plan and referrals
provided.
- Accountable to understand role and how it affects utilization
management benchmarks and quality outcomes
- You'll need to be flexible, adaptable and, above all, patient
in all types of situations.
- Engage members either face to face or telephonically
- Help member set person-centered SMART goals and develop a care
plan to achieve those goals with regular follow up calls and
ongoing documentation of progress towards goals met
- Adhere to detailed, specific documentation requirements in the
member's health record
- Proactively engage the member to manage their own health and
healthcare using Motivational Interviewing Skills
- Provide member education on community resources and
benefits
- Utilize strong skill sets of managing multiple tasks at a time,
being self-motivated, driven toward quality results, managing time
well, being very detailed oriented and organizedWhat 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.)
- More information can be downloaded at:--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) OR--4+ years of community
outreach work experience
- 2+ years of experience working within the Community Health
setting in a field-based healthcare role (i.e.: case management
experience)
- 2+ years of experience working within the local Community, with
demonstrated knowledge of culture and values within the Community
and familiarity with the resources available within the
Community
- 2+ years of experience with--disease management and
treatment
- Intermediate computer proficiency including MS Word, Excel and
Outlook and be able to use multiple web applications.
- Must reside within a commutable distance to Louisville,
Hopkinsville, and Owensboro, and surrounding communities in
Kentucky
- Access to a designated quiet workspace in your home (separated
from non-workspace areas) with the ability to secure Protected
Health Information (PHI)
- Ability to travel locally approximately 50 % of the time and up
to 100 miles round trip with Reliable transportation, that will
enable you to travel to client and/or patient sites within a
designated area, with a current and non-restricted state of
Kentucky Driver's License and State-required insurance
- Live in a location that can receive an approved high-speed
internet connection or leverage an existing high-speed
internet
- Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential job function of this
role. Candidates located in states that mandate COVID-19 booster
doses must also comply with those state requirements. UnitedHealth
Group will adhere to all--federal, state--and local regulations as
well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of
vaccination, and boosters when applicable, prior to--employment to
ensure compliance.--Candidates must be able--to--perform all
essential job functions with or without reasonable
accommodation.--Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in a health-related field or social work or
Health Care Administration
- Community Health Worker (CHW) State course completion
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Certified Nursing
Assistant/Home Health Aide, Certified Medical Assistant
- Background in managing populations with complex medical and
behavioral needs,
- Experience with arranging community resources
- Experience with electronic charting
- Bilingual - Spanish
- Knowledge of Medicaid population
- Experience working in team-based careTo protect the health and
safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve,
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies require all
employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to
beginning employment. In addition, some roles and locations require
full COVID-19 vaccination,--including boosters, as an essential job
function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state, and
local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client
COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary
information from candidates prior to employment to ensure
compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job
functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet
the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an
employment offer or termination of employment.--Careers with
UnitedHealthcare.--Work with a Fortune 5 organization that's
serving millions of people as we transform health care with bold
ideas. Bring your energy for driving change for the better. Help us
improve health access and outcomes for everyone, as we work to
advance health equity, connecting people with the care they need to
feel their best. As an industry leader, our commitment to improving
lives is second to none.------**PLEASE NOTE** The sign-on bonus is
only available to external candidates.-- Candidates who are
currently working for UnitedHealth Group, UnitedHealthcare or a
related entity in a full time, part time or per diem basis
("Internal Candidates") are not eligible to receive a sign on
bonus.------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.------Diversity
creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal
Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and all
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin,
protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information,
or any other characteristic protected by law.----UnitedHealth Group
is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug
test before beginning employment.------#RPO, #yellow
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