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Genesee Health Plan is Hiring a Community Health Worker Near Flint,MI, MI

Genesee Health Plan

Community Health Worker / $16.9-$18.0 per hour / Flint, MI

Must Haves:
    2-4 years of relevant experience and expertise in mental health, patient education, health education. 2-4 years of experience working with indigent and culturally diverse populations.Previous experience working collaboratively with physicians, health care providers and social service agencies.Proficient computer skills, including Word, PowerPoint and Microsoft Excel. Strong desire to help others. Demonstrated independent problem-solving ability.Must successfully complete the MiCHWA CHW Certification training within first year of employment and maintain annual CEU’s and certification upon completion.

Education: Bachelors Degree

Why Us:

Genesee Health Plan (GHP) has a robust staff, with different backgrounds and talents that shine. We take great pride in the cultural diversity of the staff that make up GHP, each lending their personal life experiences to their roles. GHP has a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision and life insurance, FSA, SIMPLE IRA, including Paid Time Off and paid holidays. We provide an environment where staff feel empowered to help those seeking our services. Our biggest compliment we receive from staff is that GHP feels “like family”.

Job Description:

Do you like being the liaison between the community and health and social services? Do you enjoy providing outreach and community education, informal counseling, social support and advocacy? If so, Genesee Health Plan is looking for a Community Health Worker. This position will assist uninsured individuals with determining their eligibility for Genesee Health Plan benefits, Medicaid, MIChild, the Healthy Michigan Plan (HMP), or by assisting individuals with purchasing insurance on the Michigan Marketplace on an as-needed basis.

The Community Health Worker (CHW) will be responsible for helping individuals and their families to navigate and access community services, other resources, and adopt healthy behaviors. This position will also provide health education and assistance to individuals, siblings, parents, and caregivers throughout the community. The Community Health Worker (CHW) may interact with community-based organizations including school staff and administrators, providers, the public, and other GHP Health Navigation and Enrollment staff when questions or issues arise. The CHW will also conduct assessments/interventions and Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) surveys with members for chronic disease management, self-care and prevention. The CHW will place special attention on addressing the social issues that pose barriers to health and healthcare for low-income individuals.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

  • Establish trusting relationships with individuals and their families while promoting general support and encouragement.
  • Provide education and enrollment assistance regarding insurance coverage options for the Medicaid, MIChild, Michigan Marketplace, Healthy Michigan Plan and/or Genesee Health Plan in group and individual settings.
  • Assist applicants in determining eligibility and completing necessary documentation.
  • Assess and address the health promotion, disease prevention, chronic disease management, social needs and perceived acute health care needs of individuals, siblings, parents, and caregivers through appropriate intervention and/or referral.
  • May intervene and follow up with individuals and their providers in face-to-face, telephone, written, and/or electronic formats, as appropriate.
  • Coordinate referrals to providers for Disease Case Management for members with chronic health conditions.
  • Participate in orientation, training sessions and staff meetings.
  • Assist with Health Fairs, community Education and Enrollment sessions.
May require weekend and evening hours, as assigned.Must successfully complete the Certified Applications Counselor (CAC) on-line training within 30 days of hire.Must complete MI-Bridges training within 30 days of hire.
About Us:

Genesee Health Plan (GHP) is Genesee County’s plan for better health which began with the vision to have a community where each person has equal and affordable opportunity to live a healthy life. GHP is a nonprofit health care organization that was launched in 2001 to provide health care coverage and life-saving services to the uninsured residents of Genesee County. The plan has provided more than 90,000 county residents with doctor’s visits, cancer screenings, prescription drugs, x-rays and many more life-saving services since 2001.

Genesee Health Plan is a 501c3 designated Non-Profit Organization that is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a workforce that is diverse and inclusive.

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Benefits:
  • Healthcare
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Education Assistance
  • 403(b)
Location/Region: Flint, MI

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

SALARY

$60k-73k (estimate)

POST DATE

01/29/2023

EXPIRATION DATE

02/01/2023

WEBSITE

countyhealthplans.org

HEADQUARTERS

Flint, MI

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