Community Health Worker (Field – Lansing, MI)

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Position Summary

This will be a field-based position working with the community in Lansing, MI and surrounding cities (Ingham, Eaton, and Clinton counties)

Community Health Workers (CHW) serve the community as a bridge between the member (community) and the health care system (providers) through outreach and education. By providing these services, CHWs 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 a designated professional.

Required Qualifications

Must be located in/near Lansing, MI or within 20-30 miles of the city.

Must be willing to travel within the 90 mile radius at least 70% of the time.

1-2 years relevant experience (such as community outreach and home visits to 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, HIPAA, C.L.A.S. Standards, Motivational Interviewing, and specialized training in medical terminology and practices for designated health conditions.

Meet all requirements set forth by local state i.e. first aid, CPR, TB screen, etc.

Experience using a computer including the use of Excel and Electronic Health Records.

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

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.

In addition to your compensation, enjoy the rewards of an organization that puts our heart into caring for our colleagues and our communities. The Company offers a full range of medical, dental, and vision benefits. Eligible employees may enroll in the Company’s 401(k) retirement savings plan, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan is also available for eligible employees. The Company provides a fully-paid term life insurance plan to eligible employees, and short-term and long term disability benefits. CVS Health also offers numerous well-being programs, education assistance, free development courses, a CVS store discount, and discount programs with participating partners. As for time off, Company employees enjoy Paid Time Off (“PTO”) or vacation pay, as well as paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Number of paid holidays, sick time and other time off are provided consistent with relevant state law and Company policies.

For more detailed information on available benefits, please visit Benefits | CVS Health (https://jobs.cvshealth.com/us/en/benefits)

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 10/28/2024

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

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