Lake County Area, IN
Description
Medicaid managed care services in the state of Indiana for the HIP and HHW populations in conjunction with the existing HCC membership population.
- A significant proportion of these members will have behavioral health diagnoses or other complex health and/or social situations.
Scope of Work:
Community Health Workers (CHW) will provide community-based, face-to-face support to locate targeted Indiana Medicaid Members who are most at risk for disengagement from the healthcare system. CHW will build trusting relationships with such Members; thereby increasing their positive engagement with the Client Care Management team and the healthcare system and addressing their key health and social determinant risk factors through best practice and evidence-based interventions.
- Client will identify the members to be targeted for this outreach.
The primary will be as follows:
- Developing a personal relationship that allows for ongoing communication and engagement with the Member
- Assessing the current state of the Member’s environment and lifestyle – identifying risk factors that are contributing to the Member’s disengagement from the healthcare system
- Problem solving and breaking down barriers, recommending and engaging resources as appropriate to address identified risk factors through best practice and evidence-based interventions
- Assisting the Member in understanding and making appropriate use of their health benefits
- Providing information and education that promotes the Member’s engagement in their own health and empowers self-care
- Promoting engagement with the client Care Management team and key medical providers
- Motivating the Member to seek healthcare on a regular basis from the appropriate professional on a self-directed basis, with the support of a Client Care Manager as needed.
- Pilot projects as needed
- Completing health surveys
Benefits
PTO
8 Federal Holidays
Medical
Long Term
Requirements
- Willing to do extensive driving
- Passion for helping people
- Certified as a Community Health Worker
- Social Services Certification preferred
- Must be willing to obtain certification if not currently held(PME to pay)
- High School Diploma
- Drivers License
- Intermediate level of Microsoft Office Suite and usage of Laptop and iPhone