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Honor Community Health is a 501c3 Federally Qualified Health Center co-located within 20 locations. Our mission is to provide for the health and wellness needs of the underserved of Oakland County through the provision of comprehensive, integrated primary, behavioral health, and dental care. We serve all populations regardless of their ability to pay. Our team is passionate about serving the people of Oakland County. 

IMPORTANT: All applications MUST be completed in its entirety to be considered.

*NOTE: All employees are required to receive the COVID-19 Vaccine

Position Description

Under the supervision Project Director for the CCBHC the CCBHC Community Health Worker Coordinate and provide access for patients/caregivers to community and individual support services. Meets regularly with the care team, acting as a liaison and advocate for the patient/caregiver, to discuss cases and formulate care plans and document created plans within the Electronic Health Record. Provides education on health conditions and strategies to implement identified care plan goals including both clinical and non-clinical needs.

Essential Functions

1. Provides education on health conditions and strategies to implement identified care plan goals including both clinical and non-clinical needs.
2. Identifies community resources (i.e. social services, workshops, etc.) and educates the patients/caregivers on how to utilize and access them as appropriate.
3. Tracks referrals provided to patients/caregivers and documents outcomes within the Electronic Health Record.
4. Reviews transitions of care reports provided through the Health Information Exchange and arranges post-discharge follow-up.
5. Coordinates and provides access to chronic disease management including self-management support and resources.
6. Implements wellness and prevention initiatives.
7. Facilitates health education groups.
8. Assists with increased new patient and repeat care visits by promoting the center(s) within the community and connecting individuals to potential referral sources such as community-based organizations, hospitals/urgent cares, and other groups and/or programs providing assistance to the under serviced patient population.

What are we looking for?

• High School Diploma required.
• Current MiCHWA Community Health Worker certification preferred.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.
• Experience in human services, social work, and/or public health preferred.
• A minimum of one year of experience working in a clinical environment required or equivalent experience.
• Experience working for a community health center or Federally Qualified Heath Center preferred
• A flexible and positive attitude
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment 
• Creating an excellent patient experience
• Patient focused mindset

What do we Offer?

• Competitive Wages
• 401k with company match
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Employer Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 4-6 Weeks Paid Time Off for Full-Time Employees
• Paid Time off for Part-Time Employees
• Paid Diversity Day and Holidays
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Parental Leave
• LifeMart Discount Program for all employees
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) Allowance for Clinicians
• Free Malpractice Insurance
• License Reimbursement
• Free Employee Assistance Program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness to all Full-Time Employees
• National Health Service Corp (NHSC) for licensed health care providers and offers up to $50,000 toward student loans

Why work for Honor?

• Honor is a patient directed and community driven Federally Qualified Health Center.
• We ensure that patients come first by providing enabling services to assist patients with specific barriers to care such as transportation, translation, food security, and other social services.
• Our staff is passionate about providing all members of the community with access to quality health care regardless of their situation.

Please note the selected candidate will be required to submit to a criminal record check and reference check.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The diversity of our people and patients is one of our greatest strengths, and inclusive workplace enables us to embrace that diversity to deliver the best services to our employee and patients. Honor Community Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, age, handicap, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above listed items.