Waymark is a mission-driven team of healthcare providers, technologists, and builders working to transform care for people with Medicaid benefits. As a Community Health Worker, you will be Waymark's frontline presence in the community, connecting with patients to provide social support, advocacy and navigation.
Requirements
- Attend a 2-3 week long paid training program.
- Meet patients in the community, in the home, and in healthcare facilities and conduct a needs assessment, including motivating patients to set and achieve health goals.
- Help patients with health-related social issues like homelessness, substance use and hunger.
- Work with other CHWs and staff to create a directory of community resources (e.g., food banks, housing assistance programs, childcare resources, etc.).
- Manage relationships with the healthcare facility providers and partner with care delivery team (Pharmacists, Social workers, and Care Coordinators).
- Continuously expand knowledge of community resources, services, and programs available to members and build ongoing relationships with these organizations to advocate for members.
- Accompany members to medical appointments as appropriate.
- Navigate technology systems to document each patient encounter in detail and accurately.
- Meet patients virtually, by phone or video visit, for conversations as appropriate.
- Support outreach to individuals eligible for Waymark support both in-person and by phone to establish a relationship and let them know about Waymark’s services.
- Participate in weekly care team huddles.
Benefits
- Stock Options: Opportunity to invest in the company’s growth.
- Work-from-Home Stipend: A dedicated stipend for your first year to help set up your home office.
- Medical, Vision, and Dental Coverage: Comprehensive plans to keep you and your family healthy.
- Life Insurance: Basic life insurance to give you peace of mind.
- Paid Time Off: 20 vacation days, accrued over the year, plus 11 paid holidays.
- Parental Leave: 16 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents after six months of employment, and 8 weeks of bonding leave for non-birthing parents.
- Retirement Savings: Access to a 401(k) plan with a company contribution, subject to a vesting schedule.
- Commuter Benefits: Convenient options to support your commute needs.
- Professional Development Stipend: A dedicated stipend supports professional development and growth.
- COVID Vaccination: Waymark has adopted a policy on mandatory full vaccination to safeguard our employees, our partners, and the patients we serve from the hazard of COVID-19.
