Community Health Worker - McHenry County, Illinois

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
• Work-from-Home Stipend
• Medical, Vision, and Dental Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Retirement Savings
• Commuter Benefits
• Professional Development Stipend
• COVID Vaccination