Field Based Community Health Worker

Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Charlottesville
Posted on: March 11, 2023

Job Description:

At UnitedHealthcare, we're simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable and equitable. Ready to make a difference? Join us and start doing your life's best work.(sm)

The Field Based Community Health Worker is responsible for assessment, planning and implementing care strategies that are individualized by patient and directed toward the most appropriate, least restrictive level of care. They also Identify and initiate referrals for social service programs; including financial, psychosocial, community and state supportive services, and manage the care plan throughout the continuum of care as a single point of contact for the member. As a Field Based Community Health Worker (CHW), you will act in a liaison role with Medicaid members to ensure appropriate care is accessed as well as to provide home and social assessments and member education. The coordinator also addresses social determinant of health such as transportation, housing, and food access.

Work Schedule: Full-time (40 hours/week) Monday - Friday any 8-hour or 10- hour shift to be determined by the hiring manager between the hours of 7am to 6pm. Normal business hours between 8:00am to 5:00pm. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime. This position is a combination of telephonic and field-based with a home-based office. You will work from home when not in the field.

If you reside in Charlottesville, Waynesboro, and surrounding communities in Virginia, you'll enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid-remote role as you take on some tough challenges. Local travel up to 50% and mileage is reimbursed at current government rate.

Primary Responsibilities:

--- Assess, plan, and implement care strategies that are individualized by patient and directed toward the most appropriate, lease restrictive level of care
--- Utilize both company and community-based resources to establish a safe and effective case management plan for members
--- Collaborate with patient, family, and healthcare providers
--- Identify and initiate referrals for social service programs, including financial, psychosocial, community, and state supportive services
--- Communicate with all stakeholders the required health-related information to ensure quality coordinated care and services are provided expeditiously to all members
--- Advocate for patients and families as needed to ensure the patient's needs and choices are fully represented and supported by the healthcare team
--- Document all member assessments, care plan and referrals provided
--- You'll need to be flexible, adaptable and, above all, patient in all types of situations
--- Engage members either face to face or telephonically
--- Help member set person-centered SMART goals and develop a care plan to achieve those goals with regular follow up calls and ongoing documentation of progress towards goals met
--- Adhere to detailed, specific documentation requirements in the member's health record
--- Proactively engage the member to manage their own health and healthcare using Motivational Interviewing Skills
--- Provide member education on community resources and benefits
--- Utilize strong skill sets of managing multiple tasks at a time, being self-motivated, driven toward quality results, managing time well, being very detailed oriented and organized, work well in a team and on your own, and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
--- Knowledge and continued learning of community cultures and values

What are the reasons to consider working for UnitedHealth Group? Put it all together - competitive base pay, a full and comprehensive benefit program, performance rewards, and a management team who demonstrates their commitment to your success. Some of our offerings include:

--- Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay period plus 8 Paid Holidays
--- Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving account
--- Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance along with Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability coverage
--- 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
--- Education Reimbursement
--- Employee Discounts
--- Employee Assistance Program
--- Employee Referral Bonus Program
--- Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.)
--- More information can be downloaded at: http://uhg.hr/uhgbenefits

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

--- Bachelor's Degree in health-related field/ and or social work OR Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) OR 6+ years of experience working within the community health setting in a health care/case management/social work role
--- 2+ years of field-based experience
--- 2+ years of knowledge of the resources available, culture, and values in the community
--- Intermediate level of computer proficiency (including Microsoft Outlook, Teams) and ability to use multiple web applications
--- Access to a designated quiet workspace in your home (separated from non-workspace areas) with the ability to secure Protected Health Information (PHI)
--- Must reside within a commutable distance to Charlottesville, Waynesboro, and surrounding communities in Virginia
--- Valid driver's license and current automobile insurance with access to reliable transportation that will enable you to travel to client and/or patient sites within a designated area
--- Ability to travel locally, up to 100 miles round trip and up to 50% of the time
--- Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential job function of this role. Candidates located in states that mandate COVID-19 booster doses must also comply with those state requirements. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state, and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination, and boosters when applicable, prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Preferred Qualifications:

--- Community Health Worker (CHW) Accreditation
--- Experience working in Managed Care
--- Knowledge of Medicaid/Medicare population
--- Solves routine problems on own. - Works with supervisor to solve more complex problems
--- Prioritizes and organizes own work to meet agreed upon deadlines
--- Works with others as part of a team

To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles and locations require full COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters, as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state, and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment.

Careers with UnitedHealthcare. Work with a Fortune 5 organization that's serving millions of people as we transform health care with bold ideas. Bring your energy for driving change for the better. Help us improve health access and outcomes for everyone, as we work to advance health equity, connecting people with the care they need to feel their best. As an industry leader, our commitment to improving lives is second to none.

*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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