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Community Health Worker CareConnectMD Inc - 2.0 Corona, CA Job Details Full-time $25 - $30 an hour 19 hours ago Qualifications HIPAA compliance Client rapport building Experience working with individuals with chronic illnesses HIPAA Employee relationship building Working with seniors High school diploma or GED Cultural competency Older adults Working with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds Working with individuals with mental health conditions Peer support advocacy Clinical confidentiality policies Experience working with individuals from underserved communities Stakeholder relationship building Home visits (communication methods) Mobile devices Full Job Description Key Duties and Responsibilities Find member populations that are difficult to locate (homeless, severe mental illnesses, substance use, medically underserved, in need of preventive services, etc.) Support members in improving their whole health, through outreach and engagement activities, which are primarily field based Enroll members into programs and services by effectively communicating their value Work with members to provide effective and efficient service coordination Collaborates and consults with Case Manager on member care issues that is clinical based Provide on-site/in-home member assessments for safety risk, health needs, and barriers to care Develop service plans and guides with members and providers that include health management goals Engage with members, both in-person and on the phone, to achieve health management goals using health coaching, motivational interviewing, and problem solving techniques Assist members in overcoming any barriers to meeting health goals and update service plans accordingly Assist members in scheduling appointments and accessing community resources Assist MSW as needed Accompany, arrange for, or directly provide, member transportation to health services appointments Follow up with members via phone calls, home visits, and visits to other settings where members can be found Work with social service agencies to arrange to meet other member needs (housing, food, clothing, financial assistance, etc.) Work with facilities to help transition members after discharge to a safe home environment Maintain accurate, quality, timely, and consistent documentation in company database of member activities and interventions Achieve set goals/KPI's Continuously expand knowledge of community resources, services, and programs available to members and build ongoing relationships with these organizations to advocate for members Performs other duties as assigned Education and Experience High School Diploma/GED required Bachelor's Degree preferred Community Health Worker Certificate preferred, or have at least minimum of 2 years experience working in health, social, or community services Essential Skills and Abilities Knowledge of community resources within the community to be served Represent the company with professionalism by maintaining clear professional boundaries with members and coworkers Working knowledge of social and health issues Ability to quickly establish credibility and trust with patients and build strong relationships Sound judgment and the ability to quickly analyze situations Ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines Ability to problem solve in a proactive, creative manner Cultural competency- able to work with diverse groups of community members Technologically knowledgeable or experienced in note entry systems, smart phones, and laptops Experience providing peer support to patients with complex and multiple chronic conditions and challenging social and mental health conditions (e.g. Community Health Worker, Patient Navigator, In-Home Support Specialist, etc.). Training or experience in community health, social determinants of health, and peer counseling. Training and experience in using Motivational Interviewing strongly preferred Strong interpersonal and social skills with demonstrated ability to collaborate with a variety of individuals from a wide range of professional and personal backgrounds. Knowledge of community-based healthcare and social services systems and the needs of medically underserved populations, and older adults/seniors Ability to thrive in a complex and rapidly changing environment. Maintains confidentiality and follows HIPAA standards in safeguarding patient information. Good oral and written communication skills. Knowledge and/or experience within Home support Services (IHSS) is highly desirable. Life experience overcoming the challenges of chronic disease or work experience with people living with complex chronic conditions is highly desirable. Thrives in an unstructured, start-up environment. Self-starter that can work independently and collaboratively, prioritize tasks and has initiative and excitement to take on unfamiliar tasks. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management, patients, and family members. Creative, flexible, well organized, resourceful, and detail-oriented. Excellent judgment in handling confidential and sensitive information Ability to work independently, set priorities and handle multiple tasks with a high level of efficiency Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with others Bilingual (Spanish) preferred, but not required Core Competencies Instills trust Customer focus Manages ambiguity Collaborates Drives results