Community Health Worker - Must Live In La Region 8

The mission of Aetna Better Health of LA (ABHLA) is to build a healthier world through better health, better care, and lower costs. We have embraced the quintuple aim as our guiding framework that integrates population health, equity, cost reduction, patient experience, and care team wellbeing into everything we do. We are leading the change by challenging the status quo with new technologies, VBP models, innovation, and integration of behavioral and physical health; and attracting and inspiring our local team by unlocking the power of our people to transform health care. This is a full-time remote worker opportunity in LA. Qualified candidates must reside in Region 8 which includes the following parishes: Union, Morehouse, Lincoln, West/East Carrol, Madison, Tensas, Franklin, Caldwell, Jackson, Ouachita, and Richland.

Community Health Care Workers (CHW) serve the community as a bridge between the member (community) and the healthcare system (providers) through outreach and education. By providing these services, CHW’s help Aetna members attain and maintain better health outcomes, improve relationships with healthcare providers and help both parties to become more acculturated with each other. This position will work under the direction of a designated professional. This position require in-state travel 60-75% of the time.

Fundamental Components:

• Assist with care plan implementation and Aetna member education during in-home visits, help develop care management strategies, and work with team members to provide linkages for the various health and social needs of members.
• Conduct home visits with Aetna members with chronic conditions to reinforce following the care plan, adjusting tasks to fit with the member’s culture, language, and religion, improve access to care, identify health care needs, and reduce unnecessary hospitalizations.
• Accompany members to appointments as needed.
• Travel extensively to client homes, community locations, various agencies, and other outreach destinations.
• Teach disease self-management (i.e., nutrition, symptom tracking and reporting).
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with the Aetna members, providers, nurse case managers, agency representatives, supervisors and office staff, from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Educate healthcare professionals and providers on opportunities for improving and understanding the social determinants of health that may be impacting member’s health and treatment plan through various communication channels.
• Assist members to identify socio- economic issues that affect their overall health and develop health/social management plans and goals.
• Assist with patient medication adherence by: instructing the member on current medication list, reviewing medications with member and assist in obtaining refills.
• Enter and maintain member records in electronic health record system, compile reports and complete other program documentation in a timely manner (e.g., progress notes, letters), and other administrative responsibilities as needed.
• Identify gaps and opportunities to strengthen systems of care within the member’s community and assists members in utilizing community services, including scheduling appointments with social services agencies, (including transportation vendors), and assisting with completion of applications for eligible programs.
• Work to reduce cultural and socio-economic barriers between clients and institutions.

Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
Minimum: 18.50
Maximum: 34.60

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.

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Required Qualifications
Must reside in LA Region 8 (Union, Morehouse, Lincoln, West/East Carroll, Madison, Tensas, Franklin, Caldwell, Jackson, Ouachita, and Richland)

• Ability to travel 60-75% of the time. Must have access to reliable transportation.
• 1+ years experience working with clients with clinical needs (physical and/or behavioral health)
• Demonstrated proficiency with a personal computer, keyboard navigation, and MS Office Suite applications (i.e., MS Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, and other Electronic Health Record Systems)
• Ability to meet all requirements set forth by local state (i.e., first aid, CPR, TB screen, etc.).
• 3-5 years' relevant work experience
• 1+ years of community outreach experience and knowledge of LA community resources
• 1-2 years’ experience providing clinical support services.
• If not CHW certified at time of hire, must successfully complete a Certified Community Health Worker certification program as recognized by the State of Louisiana within 12 months of start date.
• Flexibility to work outside of core business hours Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm, to meet member needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred skills: Mental Health First Aid, Trauma Informed Care, HIPPA, C.L.A.S. Standards, Motivational Interviewing, and specialized training in medical terminology and practices for designated health conditions.
• Experience in serving the Medicaid Populations in urban or rural environments with familiarity of local formal and informal resource networks preferred.
• Experience in community/outpatient setting preferred.
• Community Health Worker Certification or equivalent training and experience preferred.
• Bilingual speaking skills is a plus.

Education
High school diploma or G.E.D.

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