About Us: Region IV Area Agency on Aging, Inc., is a nonprofit committed to empowering older adults to age gracefully in the setting of their choice and making a difference in the lives of older adults, caregivers, and their families. Region IV has been a valued community partner since 1974 with our mission “Offering Choices for Independent Lives.”. We are dedicated to fostering independence and providing comprehensive services for the aging community in Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren counties.

Position Overview: . A community health worker (CHW) serves as a vital link between communities and healthcare providers, facilitating access to healthcare services and promoting health education and awareness within local populations. Equipped with cultural competence and strong interpersonal skills, CHWs engage directly with individuals and families, offering guidance on preventive care, disease management, and healthy lifestyle choices. They play a crucial role in addressing health disparities by advocating for underserved communities, providing support for navigating healthcare systems, and fostering trust and collaboration between healthcare providers and the communities they serve. Through their outreach efforts and community-based initiatives, CHWs empower individuals to take control of their health and well-being, ultimately contributing to improved health outcomes and strengthened community resilience.

About the Program: Integrated Care at Home provides quality healthcare directly to individuals in their homes. Integrated Care at Home Services, in collaboration with the Area Agency on Aging, offers home-based medical care to adults aged 18 and older with disabilities or chronic health conditions in Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren counties. Our mission is to reduce emergency room visits and hospitalizations by delivering primary care, behavioral health counseling, chronic care management, and nutrition counseling where it's needed most – at home. To qualify, individuals must be 18 years or older, primarily homebound, and managing two or more chronic conditions.

Soft Skills:

• Detail Oriented
• Great Problem Solving Skills.
• Excellent Time Management Skills.
• Flexible
• Adaptable
• Team Oriented

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree preferred, or associate degree in Health or Human Services, or equivalent experience working with older adults/persons with disabilities.
• Experience in working with older adults and/or persons with disabilities preferred (2-4 years).
• Current Michigan license or certification (CHW, LPN, RN, LBSW, LLMSW, or LMSW) is desirable but not required.
• Ability to obtain certification as a Community Health Worker within 1 year of employment (Training is paid for by the Agency)
• Proficiency in standard office applications and computer literacy required (Microsoft 365 products).
• General understanding of long-term care, person-centered thinking, and community resources preferred.
• Ability to travel within Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren counties; reliable transportation required.

Benefits:

• Full-time position (37.5 hours/week), no weekends or on-call duties.
• 50/50 hybrid schedule after training period
• Flexible scheduling between the hours of 6am and 7pm Monday- Friday
• $200 continuing education/ per year
• Employer-provided benefits include Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance, 403b retirement account with employer matching, employer-provided life insurance, sick leave (12 days), vacation time (12 days), and paid holidays (14.5 days), Optional Life Insurance, AD&D insurance, and pet insurance.
• Full-time Employees may qualify for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Equal Employment Opportunity: We are committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and advancement without discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides ongoing information and support to caseload of clients and their families and caregivers.
• Maintains strong relationships with partners and providers throughout the health and human service community.
• Conducts comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment independently or as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Develops, implements, and monitors person-centered plans of care in accordance with established guidelines and standards.
• Evaluates the effectiveness and benefits of the services provided to participants.
• Provides motivational interviewing and coaching to help participants and caregivers achieve optimal social and health outcomes and goals important to them for quality of life.
• Provides advocacy and facilitates formal and informal care and services through external sources.
• Maintains current, accurate, and HIPAA-compliant participant files and program records.
• Travels throughout Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren Counties for in-home assessments.

Application Process: Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to provide individual status updates. If selected for an interview, you can generally expect to be contacted within 2-3 weeks.

Join us in making a difference in the lives of older adults and their families. Apply today to become part of our dedicated team!

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program: As part of our commitment to supporting our employees in their professional and personal growth, Region IV Area Agency on Aging, Inc. offers participation in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. This federal program provides loan forgiveness to employees who have made 120 qualifying payments on their Direct Loans while employed full-time by certain public service employers, including nonprofit organizations like ours.

Eligible employees can benefit
from this program while serving in their roles at our agency, helping to
alleviate the burden of student loan debt. We encourage interested candidates
to explore the PSLF program further and consider the potential financial
benefits it may offer.

For more information on the
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, including eligibility requirements and
how to apply, please visit the official website of the U.S. Department of
Education or consult with our HR department for guidance. We are committed to
supporting our employees in their pursuit of financial wellness and
professional fulfillment.

EEOC Statement: Region IV Area Agency on Aging provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

ADA Statement: Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential function of their job absent undue hardship.

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Winner: Moody on the Market 20 Best Places to Work in Southwest MI 2020

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Loan forgiveness
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Primary Care
• Public Health

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Application Question(s):

• Are you comfortable using your own vehicle to travel throughout Berrien, Van Buren, and Cass Counties?

License/Certification:

• Community Health Worker Certification? (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Saint Joseph, MI 49085 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Saint Joseph, MI 49085