gfhc
Community Health Worker
Flint, Michigan · Contract
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 20 days ago
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About the role
- Mid-Michigan CHAP's priority population is children and adults covered by Medicaid insurance, as well as those residents who are uninsured and underinsured.
- The Community Health Worker (CHW) position serves as a liaison, link or intermediary between health and social services, supporting residents to access services while improving the quality and cultural competence of service delivery.
- CHWs primarily work with residents covered by Medicaid insurance, as well as those who are uninsured or underinsured.
Requirements
- Must be willing and able to visits clients in their homes.
- Demonstrates ability to work within a team-based environment
- Documents activities in required databases as required by program procedures.
- & Experience Required:
- High School diploma or equivalent; college degree in social work technician, social work, or nursing a plus.
- Certification as a Community Health Worker or willingness to become certified a plus.
- Experience working in healthcare environment a plus.
- Competent in Microsoft Office suite computer applications (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint), internet usage, and use of office machines.
- Valid Michigan driver's license, automobile insurance, and a reliable vehicle.
- Maintains high level of confidentiality and acceptance of diverse populations.
- Demonstrates a high level of cultural competencies in the daily performance of duties.
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with a diverse population.
- Demonstrates ability to work within a team-based environment; is flexible with schedule, tasks and settings; complies with organizational, state and federal rules.
Nice to have
- High School diploma or equivalent
- college degree in social work technician, social work, or nursing a plus.
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus.
Skills
- Prioritization and organization skills.
Compensation
- In addition to the meaningful and groundbreaking work to improve health on a community-wide level, GFHC offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience.
- For more information on the GFHC and our work, please visit our website http://www.gfhc.org.
- Employment may be contingent upon GFHC's receipt of an acceptable and job-related drug test, motor vehicle report, background check, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.
- To apply, please submit the following Application Materials:
- Qualified applicants please submit (a) cover letter addressing how candidate meets qualifications, (b) resume, (c) salary history, and (d) employment references via email to jobs@flint.org. Please write "CHAP Community Health Worker" in the subject.
- This position is open until filled.
- Qualified applicants please submit (a) cover letter addressing how candidate meets qualifications, (b) resume, (c) salary history, and (d) employment references via email to jobs@flint.org.
Benefits
- Greater Flint Health Coalition - Flint, MI
- We work to improve the health status of area residents and improve the quality and cost effectiveness of the healthcare system in our community.
- Greater Flint Health Coalition is committed to
- Please write "CHAP Community Health Worker" in the subject.
Equal opportunity
- equal opportunity for all employees and applicants.
Visa & Work Authorization
- As a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), we do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual stereotyping, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, ge
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