Community Health Worker

Job description

Become a part of our caring community As a Community Health Worker, you will serve as a liaison between health and social services and the community, identifying health-related issues, collecting data, and discussing concerns. The region of service will be from downtown Atlanta to Decatur, GA. You will report to the Associate Operations Director for the Atlanta Market. The Community Health Worker will: Use your skills to make an impact - Visit patients in the hospital during admissions as well as assist in set up for post discharge appointments. - Conduct in-person assessments to understand member care needs, preferences, socioeconomic barriers, and evaluate the home environment. - Assist members in navigating healthcare and social service systems, coordinating access to basic needs (e.g., housing, food, income, transportation), and scheduling physical and behavioral health visits. - Advocate for members with providers, community resources, schools, and others, including accompanying members to provider visits as requested. - Identify and address barriers to healthy living and healthcare access, ensuring members can attend their appointments. - Promote and monitor adherence to care...