Genesee Health Plan
Community Health Worker / $16.9-$18.0 per hour / Flint, MI
Education: Bachelors Degree
Genesee Health Plan (GHP) has a robust staff, with different backgrounds and talents that shine. We take great pride in the cultural diversity of the staff that make up GHP, each lending their personal life experiences to their roles. GHP has a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision and life insurance, FSA, SIMPLE IRA, including Paid Time Off and paid holidays. We provide an environment where staff feel empowered to help those seeking our services. Our biggest compliment we receive from staff is that GHP feels “like family”.
Do you like being the liaison between the community and health and social services? Do you enjoy providing outreach and community education, informal counseling, social support and advocacy? If so, Genesee Health Plan is looking for a Community Health Worker. This position will assist uninsured individuals with determining their eligibility for Genesee Health Plan benefits, Medicaid, MIChild, the Healthy Michigan Plan (HMP), or by assisting individuals with purchasing insurance on the Michigan Marketplace on an as-needed basis.
The Community Health Worker (CHW) will be responsible for helping individuals and their families to navigate and access community services, other resources, and adopt healthy behaviors. This position will also provide health education and assistance to individuals, siblings, parents, and caregivers throughout the community. The Community Health Worker (CHW) may interact with community-based organizations including school staff and administrators, providers, the public, and other GHP Health Navigation and Enrollment staff when questions or issues arise. The CHW will also conduct assessments/interventions and Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) surveys with members for chronic disease management, self-care and prevention. The CHW will place special attention on addressing the social issues that pose barriers to health and healthcare for low-income individuals.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Genesee Health Plan (GHP) is Genesee County’s plan for better health which began with the vision to have a community where each person has equal and affordable opportunity to live a healthy life. GHP is a nonprofit health care organization that was launched in 2001 to provide health care coverage and life-saving services to the uninsured residents of Genesee County. The plan has provided more than 90,000 county residents with doctor’s visits, cancer screenings, prescription drugs, x-rays and many more life-saving services since 2001.
Genesee Health Plan is a 501c3 designated Non-Profit Organization that is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a workforce that is diverse and inclusive.
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