What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Health Worker FS position at Easterseals MORC Logo?
Easterseals MORC is hiring for a Community Health Worker - Family Services to help make a difference and become part of something bigger than yourself!
We are looking for Game Changers!
The types of people who wake up excited to make a difference. The superheroes of their field who care about the people they serve. If that sounds like you, we want you on our team.
Benefits of Being a Superhero!
Benefits:
- Low-cost Dental/Health/Vision insurance
- Dependent care reimbursement, and up to 5 days paid FMLA for maternity, paternity, foster care and adoption.
- Generous 401K retirement plan
- 10 paid holidays
- Wellness Programs
- We are a PSLF (Public Service Loan Forgiveness) Employer.
- We provide bonuses and extra incentives to reward hard work & dedication.
- Mileage reimbursement in accordance with IRS rate.
- Free financial planning services through our partnerships with the LoVasco Consulting Group, and SoFi.
- Student loan repayment options
- Pet Insurance
Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent. Bachelor’s degree a plus.
- At least two (2) years of experience working in a healthcare or clinical setting in the support of persons served.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license in the State of Michigan and proof of insurance.
- Ability to work closely and communicate effectively with persons with mental and/or physical limitations.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Establishes trusting relationships with persons served as they work collaboratively and effectively with clinical care teams.
- Provides ongoing interviewing, goal setting and follow-up for persons served.
- Effectively communicates Easterseals MORC’s mission in establishing relationships with medical staff and persons served.
- Acts in advocacy and liaison role between persons served and community service agencies.
- Assists persons served in overcoming barriers to obtaining needed medical care and/or behavioral health/social services.
- Connects persons served with transportation resources when appropriate.
- Assists with the completion of required information such as enrollment, eligibility determination and overall follow-up. Assist in the completion of applications and registration forms when needed in order to expedite care.
Easterseals MORC was awarded Metro Detroit and West Michigan 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For!