IOA

Community Health Worker

Nevada City

Sponsorship not specified$24k-$48kDetected 5 days ago

CommunicationProblem Solving

About the role

IOA is on the forefront of revolutionary healthcare models, reshaping the way people can age in place.
Our innovative models transform lives, enhance communities, and save healthcare systems millions of dollars.
Ensures clients' connectivity to health care services by breaking down the barriers to accessing the health care system for clients with multiple biopsychosocial needs.

Maintains regular contact with assigned clients to ensure referred services are being delivered.
Assists Lead Care Manager in completing necessary documentation to enroll and maintain Medi-Cal waiver participation for clients (such as California Community Transitions & Assisted Living Waiver programs).
Establishes and maintains a professional relationship with clients and their informal support network as appropriate, offering respect, dignity and support.
Documents via progress notes all client-involved activity regarding identified problems within 24-48 hours, as needed.
Working closely with the entire interdisciplinary team, particularly as it pertains to clients' ability to maintain living in the community.

Familiarity and experience with the cultural and geographic demographics of the population served.
Computer literacy required.
Institute on Aging reserves the right to revise job descriptions or work hours as required.
Maintains required paperwork and follows a clear, concise, and consistent system of charting to allow for continuity of care.
Detail oriented with good problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.

Range: $30 - $32/Hourly
This amount is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee, which is always dependent on actual experience, education and other factors.
This range does not include any additional equity, benefits, or other non-monetary compensation which may be included.

With over 23 programs, we offer multiple ways to aid seniors maintain their health, well-being, independence and participation in the community, fulfilling our mission.
Provides care coordination support with a preventative health focus to CalAIM clients working in conjunction with the assigned Lead Care Manager.
At least 2 years experience working as a Community Health Worker required.
Lived experience navigating the health care system living with a disability or complex medical/behavioral health condition.
Experience with and understanding of the medical and psychosocial problems of functionally impaired adults and older adults.
Experience working with individuals with mental and/or behavioral health diagnoses and substance abuse disorders highly desired.
Completes referrals and follow-up calls regarding on-going connectivity to primary care clinics, behavioral health providers, home health agencies, durable medical equipment companies, and/or other health care services.
Provides education to clients about health and mental health care and systems in a culturally appropriate manner that addresses potential barriers to engagement.
Conducts home visits, acute hospital & skilled nursing facility visits, as well as escorts clients to medical and other appointments as clinically indicated.

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