Community Health Services Representative I - Foster Care
Company: Home State Health Plan
Location: Cape Girardeau
Posted on: June 24, 2022
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Job Description:
**This position is primarily remote, some office attendance
required (i.e. staff meetings) and field based that will require
home visits once it is safe to do so therefore; candidates must be
located in or near Joplin, MO."Offering $3,000 Sign On Bonus! -You
could be the one who changes everything for our 26 million members.
Centene is transforming the health of our communities, one person
at a time. As a diversified, national organization, you'll have
access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on
workplace flexibility. -Our Comprehensive Benefits Package: -$3K
Sign On BonusFlexible work solutions including remote options,
hybrid work schedules and dress flexibilityCompetitive payPaid Time
Off including paid holidaysHealth insurance coverage for you and
dependents401(k) and stock purchase plansTuition reimbursement and
best-in-class training and development -Position Purpose:
Responsible for delivering of a range of activities for individuals
who are enrolled in the health plan for Medicaid or and Medicare in
order to impact individual health outcomes and provide assistance
to the clinical team of nurses and social workers. Activities
include, but are not limited to outreach, community education,
informal guidance and member support.Educate, coach and support
members to understand disease prevention and achieve good health
outcomes, including diabetes, high blood pressure, mental health,
substance use, etc.Participate in coordination and resolution of
medical and non-medical needs, including appointment tracking,
documentation of member information, referrals and follow up,
facilitating transportation to services, etc.Participate in
meetings with external providers and community organizations to
build partnerships for our members to be able to leverage member
care services. Provide key information to providers for improving
members care based on member's home environment and
communities.Conduct non-clinical general health assessments in
order to refer members to appropriate services, resolve concerns on
member's behalf, and gather information for medical providers and
staff working within the organization.Conduct non-medical
assessments such as home safety, assessment of the
community/environment resources, transportation, employment, and
others to be able to refer to appropriate services, resolve
concerns on member's behalf, and gather information for medical
providers in staff working within our organization.Coordinate and
implement community events such as baby showers, health fairs, and
other health education events.Conduct telephonic and in-person
outreach to locate individuals and families in the community who
are hard to reach.Work with other community health workers
internally and externally to share best practices, strengthen
education and outreach.Participate in large scale community
assessments including resource mapping, community surveys, and
community meetings to discuss findings and resolutions to key
member concerns.Make frequent visits to individual homes and
community organizations.Education/Experience: High school diploma
or equivalent. 2+ years of community health, social work, social
services, community advocacy, community outreach, member services,
or education -experience. Understanding of the community in
designated region through shared experiences or strong desire to
help people in vulnerable communities. Bilingual skills
preferred.Licenses/Certifications: Valid driver's license and proof
of insurance. Community Health Worker Training/Certification must
be successfully completed within 15 weeks of hire date.Centene is
an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and
values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic
protected by applicable law.
Keywords: Home State Health Plan, Evansville , Community Health Services Representative I - Foster Care, Other , Cape Girardeau, Indiana
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