Community Health Assistant Jobs

Join our Community Wellness Team! Community Health Assistants will assist individuals living in the community to gain access to services and support including access to services to meet their physical health and well-being. Our Community Health Assistants take a needs-based, person-centered approach to identify, coordinate, and facilitate all necessary services to leave individuals served, better off! If you are passionate about your career, enjoy helping people, and want the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals within your community, apply now! JOB DESCRIPTION Summary of Responsibilities: This position utilizes a holistic approach, to encourage access to healthcare in order to meet medical/physical health needs, and promote physical health and the general well-being of referred Geisinger Health Choices Members. The emphasis is to increase awareness of preventative health care measures while decreasing inpatient hospitalizations and inappropriate use of emergency departments. Services are provided in accordance with all existing policies, procedures, and regulations and in accord with the mission and values of the company. Essential Functions: Engaging with Members in the Community Coordinate Care Facilitate Meetings and Appointments Complete Assessment Process Resource Provider/Coordinator Health Needs Educator Advocate for Access to Best Care Available Supportive Counselor to Members Discharge Planning Facilitating Release of Information Personal Characteristics: Independent, Tech-Savvy, Responsive, Kind, Ethical, Motivated, Active Listener, Life-Long Learner, Adaptable, Confidential, Resourceful, Values, & Trustworthy Education and Experience: A Bachelor's Degree is preferred with major coursework in Social Sciences, Health Sciences or Psychology and one year of experience in Social Work and/or any relevant combination of education and experience. Employment Requirements: Automobile and Valid Insurance, Valid Pennsylvania Driver's License and Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record Check, Act 33 and Act 34 Clearances, FBI Fingerprint Clearance, Social Security Card, Immigration and Naturalization (I-9), Drug Screening Clearance, Covid-19 Vaccine Working Conditions: Prolonged periods working on a computer in an open office environment or mobile, comfortable communicating through virtual technology, daily travel in local county area(s) to various provider and consumer locations, some work may run into the evening hours and during adverse weather conditions, must be able to lift up to 15 pounds.