What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Health Worker position at BCVS Group?
Position:- Community Health Worker
Rate:- $28.87/hr.
Location: 4411 The 25 Way Albuquerque NM 8710
Description:
- Manage Unable to Reach Population. Staff conducts telephonic and home visits with members to obtain a Health Risk Screening or Health Risk Assessment. Staff are expected to make 10-15 home visits per day. Staff are expected to travel within 50 miles of their home residence. Staff must have a reliable vehicle and vehicle insurance.
- This position is responsible for contacting members and community partners in assigned areas and is responsible for performing ongoing functions to support the Social Service department.
- Responsible for contacting identified members to inform and educate them on health care programs, responding to inquiries from members, and supporting the clinicians in the Physical and Behavioral Health Management department with their provider and member activities.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor Degree OR 4 years health care, social services or community advocacy experience
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Experience coordinating member related needs, providing assistance to members, and analyzing member needs PC proficiency including Microsoft Office applications
- Customer service skills
Preferred requirements:
- Community Health Worker (CHW) certification or Bachelor's degree in Social Work
Job Type: Contract
Pay: From $28.87 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Experience:
- Coordinating member needs, providing assistance to members: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Albuquerque, NM 87109 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $29
