Community Health Worker (Field- Detroit, MI)

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Community Health Worker (Field- Detroit, MI)

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Description

We're building a world of health around every individual - shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you'll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger - helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.

Position Summary

• This will be a field-based position working with Aetna members and Community Based Organizations (CBO) in Detroit (West) and Western Wayne county (Canton, Dearborn, Garden City, Inkster, Livonia, Northville, Plymouth, Wayne, Westland).
• Community Health Workers (CHW) serve the community as a bridge between the member (community) and the health care system (providers) through face-to-face outreach and education.
• By providing these community and home-visiting services, CHW's help Aetna members attain and maintain better health outcomes, improve relationships with healthcare providers and help both parties become more acculturated with each other.
• This position will work under the direction of the CHW Supervisor.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Must reside in the Western Wayne area (Canton, Dearborn, Garden City, Inkster, Livonia, Northville, Plymouth, Redford, Wayne, Westland).
• Must be willing to travel within the 50-90 mile radius within the assigned areas at least 70% of the time.
• 1-2 years relevant experience (such as community outreach or home visits with members/patients).
• 1-2 years of experience in serving the Medicaid populations in urban or rural environments with familiarity of local, formal, and informal resource networks.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in community/outpatient setting.
• Community Health Worker Certification or equivalent training and experience.
• Preferred skills: Mental Health First Aid, Trauma Informed Care, Motivational Interviewing, and specialized training in medical terminology and practices for designated health conditions.
• Experience using a computer including the use of Excel and Electronic Health Records.
  
  

Education

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
  
  

Anticipated Weekly Hours

40

Time Type

Full time

Pay Range

The Typical Pay Range For This Role Is

$18.50 - $35.29

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.

Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.

Great Benefits For Great People

We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.

This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.

Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 05/10/2026

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.