Waymark

Waymark

Community Health Worker - Snohomish County, Washington

Snohomish County, Washington · Staff+ · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$27k-$30kDetected 8 days ago
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About the role

  • You will work to improve the health of patients from low- income communities, by connecting them with various providers and resources.
  • You will be part of a care team that is multidisciplinary and includes licensed clinical social workers, pharmacists, and care coordinators.

Responsibilities

  • Work with other CHWs and staff to create a directory of community resources (e.g., food banks, housing assistance programs, childcare resources, etc.).
  • Continuously expand knowledge of community resources, services, and programs available to members and build ongoing relationships with these organizations to advocate for members.
  • Navigate technology systems to document each patient encounter in detail and accurately.
  • Support outreach to individuals eligible for Waymark support both in-person and by phone to establish a relationship and let them know about Waymark's services.
  • Convenient options to support your commute needs.
  • COVID Vaccination: Waymark has adopted a policy on mandatory full vaccination to safeguard our employees, our partners, and the patients we serve from the hazard of COVID-19.

Requirements

  • Sound judgment and the ability to quickly analyze situations.
  • Ability to work with a diverse community in an empathetic, passionate and professional manner.
  • Travel required within the surrounding counties (up to 80%).
  • Employment history and advance degree verification (when applicable) are included as part of the standard background check process.

Nice to have

  • Long time resident of the Greater Seattle area and knowledgeable of community resources.
  • Experience conducting home visits and outreach.
  • Experience working with managed care patients.
  • Experience in customer- or client-service roles
  • Knowledge of Greater Seattle Medicaid populations.
  • Hourly Rate Range:
  • Here's what you can expect:
  • Incentive Program: Receive additional compensation through performance-based incentives that align with organizational goals and enhance patient outcomes.

Skills

  • About Waymark

Compensation

  • In addition to salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

  • Professional Development Stipend: A dedicated stipend supports professional development and growth.
  • As a healthcare company, we believe it is important for our employees and actions to reflect the best available science and the interests of public health.
  • Waymark will consider reasonable accommodations for individuals who cannot be vaccinated due to a disability or sincerely held religious belief.
  • Meet patients in the community, in the home, and in healthcare facilities and conduct a needs assessment, including motivating patients to set and achieve health goals.
  • Help patients with health-related social issues like homelessness, substance use and hunger.
  • Manage relationships with the healthcare facility providers and partner with care delivery team (Pharmacists, Social workers, and Care Coordinators).
  • Accompany members to medical appointments as appropriate.

Company info

  • Opportunity to invest in the company's growth.
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