Community Health Worker (Remote - Upstate Region)

Location:

This position is full-time (40 hours/week) Monday-Friday, from 8:00am - 5:00pm EST and will be fully remote.

What You'll Do:

• Provides guidance and support for members through home visits and support of care coordination programs. Develops strategic partnerships in the community to support community outreach and referrals. Establishes peer-to-peer relationship to function as a link between the community and the company. Advocates for members by staying current of community resources and provides resources to members to improve their health knowledge, self-sufficiency, and to help them understand their health condition(s) to develop strategies.
• Assists with engagement, onboarding, and facilitating referrals and enrollment related to appropriate clinical care programs. Serves as a conduit between the members, providers, and designated clinical care team members.
• Supports and promotes programs through participation in community events. Coordinates meetings for community health workers to communicate and share best practices.
• Provides service to members. Comprehends the various cultural and linguistic needs of the Medicaid population, knowledge of the various health and social services available in the assigned region with emphasis on services offered by community-based organizations.

To Qualify for This Position, You'll Need the Following:

• Required Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Required Work Experience: 3 years' work experience including 1 year of community involvement or customer service experience.
• Required Skills and Abilities: Understanding of the basic principles of Medicaid programs.
• Knowledge of community resources and programs.
• Demonstrated a positive, helpful, service orientation.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential or sensitive information with discretion.
• Attention to detail and the ability to work independently and handle multiple demands and balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable conducting home visits.
• Required Software and Other Tools: Microsoft Office.
• Required Licenses and Certificates: Community Health Worker certification within 6 months.

Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes the Following:

We offer our employees great benefits and rewards. You will be eligible to participate in the benefits the first of the month following 28 days of employment.

• Subsidized health plans, dental and vision coverage
• 401k retirement savings plan with company match
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations
• Education Assistance
• Service Recognition
• National discounts to movies, theaters, zoos, theme parks and more

What We Can Do for You:

We understand the value of a diverse and inclusive workplace and strive to be an employer where employees across all spectrums have the opportunity to develop their skills, advance their careers and contribute their unique abilities to the growth of our company.

What To Expect Next:

After submitting your application, our recruiting team members will review your resume to ensure you meet the qualifications. This may include a brief telephone interview or email communication with our recruiter to verify resume specifics and salary requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and our subsidiary companies maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment to promote employment opportunities for persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, weight, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other legally protected status. Additionally, as a federal contractor, the company maintains affirmative action programs to promote employment opportunities for individuals with disabilitiesand protected veterans. It is our policy to provide equal opportunities in all phases of the employment process and to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities, pregnant individuals, individuals with pregnancy-related conditions, and individuals needing accommodations for sincerely held religious beliefs, provided that those accommodations do not impose an undue hardship on the Company.

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