Community Health Worker

Benefits & Perks Hybrid-Remote Flexibility – Work from home while fulfilling in‑person needs at the office, clinic, or patient home visits. Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision insurance, employee assistance programs, employer‑paid and voluntary life and disability insurance, plus health and flexible spending accounts. Financial & Retirement Support – Competitive compensation with a performance‑based discretionary bonus program, 401(k) with employer match, and financial wellness resources. Time Off & Leave – Paid holidays, vacation time, sick time, and paid birthgiving, bonding, sabbatical, and living donor leaves. Wellness & Growth – Family forming services through Maven Maternity at no cost and physical wellness perks, mental health support, and an annual professional development stipend. What You’ll Do The role of the Community Health Worker (CHW) is to create connections between diverse, underserved, and vulnerable populations and health and social service systems. Building trust and encouraging patients is a key objective. The CHW assists patients in accessing community services and supports medical providers and management by creating community outreach programs and activities to promote, maintain, and improve the health of patients and their families. This position reports to Clinical Leader. The Day to Day Serves as a liaison between multiple service providers and assists with enrollment in services and community resources by delivering culturally competent care. Completes applications for resources, paperwork for provider visits, and additional administrative support activities. Follows up and tracks referrals and outcomes for pharmacy, durable medical equipment, and home care. Assists with finding and scheduling transportation, advocates for members/patients, supports clinical staff, administers health screenings, and coordinates care (including identifying and accessing resources and overcoming barriers). Builds and maintains current resource inventories for service area across multiple states. Identifies situations calling for mandatory reporting and carries out mandatory reporting requirements by state requirements. Provides in‑person patient care which may include standing, sitting, walking, pushing, pulling, and lifting. Minimum Qualifications 2+ years combined of related education, experience, or certification. Community Health Worker Certification is required for positions located or serving in the following states: AR, AZ, CO, CT, FL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, MO, NC, NM, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TX, UT, VA. Efficient and reliable transportation, including an active driver’s license, allowing for the ability to travel across an assigned region to meet patient needs. Locations may include offices, clinics, and patient homes. Internet connectivity – Minimum speeds: 3.8 Mbps down / 3.0 Mbps up. Latency acceptable. Preferred Qualifications Certified CHW, CHES, certified nurse aide, or licensed medical assistant. Experience working in a multi‑cultural setting. Experience working for a Managed Care or Medicaid plan. Experience with kidney patients. Experience with translation lines and services. Basic computer skills. About You Good communication skills. Good organizational skills. Strong critical thinking and problem‑solving skills. Extensive knowledge about community and available resources. Embodies Strive’s core values: Care, Excellence, Tenacity, Innovation, and Fun. Hourly Range $24.28 - $27.88. This role is eligible for a geographic differential of 8% if located within 50 miles of the Chicago Metro area. Strive Health is an equal opportunity employer and drug‑free workplace. At this time Strive Health is unable to provide work visa sponsorship. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Please apply even if you feel you do not meet all the qualifications. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre‑employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to talentacquisition@strivehealth.com. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from outside recruiters or placement agencies. Strive Health will not pay fees associated with resumes presented through unsolicited means. J-18808-Ljbffr