Wider Circle is hiring a
Community Health Worker

Summary

The Community Health Worker (CHW) at Wider Circle is responsible for leading the Connect For Life program, engaging with community members, establishing partnerships, and maintaining records. They will work remotely and report to the Area Manager.

Requirements

• The Successful CHW will: Have Enhanced Care Management or complex care management experience, have 3+ years of relevant community outreach, teaching, facilitation, volunteer, or healthcare experience, have a high school diploma or GED; a college degree is desirable
• The Successful CHW will: Have excellent presentation and communication skills, both written and verbal, and be comfortable speaking one-on-one and to larger groups, have an outgoing personality and unwavering, positive attitude, with the ability to comfortably engage with others in-person and via video conference or phone
• The Successful CHW will: Love building relationships and networking and have a knack for motivating and influencing different types of people, great at organizing, prioritizing, and following through on commitments
• The Successful CHW will: Have strong computer skills and the ability to navigate web-based and app-based systems, have reliable transportation and be comfortable traveling to members’ homes, willing to commute 20 - 50 miles
• The Successful CHW will: Be committed to a drug-free workplace and ready for pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, bilingual (English and Spanish)

Responsibilities

• The CHW will lead the Connect For Life program, using Wider Circle’s approved curriculum and materials to build trust, promote health, and encourage engagement
• The CHW will plan, promote, and host virtual and in-person events for members, fostering relationships with and among members to support wellness outcomes
• The CHW will reach out to members(by phone and in-person) to check-in with them, identify and address needs, and encourage participation in local events
• As needed, the CHW will conduct home visits to support members, provide health and social support resources, and encourage participation in the Enhance Care Management program compliance with the care plan
• The CHW will establish/maintain partnerships with local community-based organizations to bring additional resources to our members' attention
• The CHW will record details of interactions with members in the case management system (CMS) using a computer, tablet, or smartphone
• The CHW will be accountable for achieving membership growth targets, engagement, and retention goals and monitor the success of their efforts by tracking member attendance, feedback, and other metrics
• The CHW will identify members who are natural leaders and invite them to serve as Connect For Life Ambassadors who will assist in connecting with members and organizing member meetings

Benefits

Opportunity to grow with the company, Full-time, Flexible schedule