Community Health Worker

Posted:
7/22/2024, 6:13:09 AM

Location(s):
Louisiana, United States ⋅ Springfield, Louisiana, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

Workplace Type:
On-site

Location: RKM Primary Care - Loranger and Springfield
Position: Community Health Worker (CHW) Loranger, LA & Springfield, LA

The Community Health Worker (CHW) supports the joint efforts of the Louisiana Primary Care Association (LPCA) and the Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) to reach and engage their at-risk population as it relates to Social Determinants of Health (SDOH). The CHW participates in the overall outreach strategy to engage community members to seek primary care services, complete wellness-related care, and reduce inappropriate Emergency Department utilization through individualized outreach attempts (both in-person and by phone, video, text, or letter). The goal of outreach attempts will be to understand and resolve barriers to care, individually assess health risks and social needs, connect to resources, and engage individuals in health services
Employment Type:
Full Time, Monday through Friday

Company Benefits:
Health, dental, vision and voluntary supplemental policies, Up to 5% match in 403b retirement plan, paid vacation and sick time

Salary Range:
Based on experience/licensure - $15.00 - $30.00 per hour
Up to 3% annual increases

Please note this position is posted on behalf of our partner practices. This individual will be working at the specific practice that is mentioned in the above details and will not be a direct employee of Aledade, Inc. so will therefore not be eligible for the benefits available to Aledade employees.