Community Health Worker - McHenry County, Illinois
Waymark(11 days ago)
About this role
Waymark is hiring a Community Health Worker to serve as the frontline presence in the community, connecting Medicaid patients with social support, advocacy, and navigation to improve health outcomes. The role partners with a multidisciplinary care team and involves in-person engagement in homes, community settings, and healthcare facilities, along with virtual follow-ups.
Required Skills
- Community Outreach
- Home Visits
- Patient Navigation
- Advocacy
- Resource Referral
- Care Coordination
- Documentation
- Virtual Communication
- Cultural Competency
- Interpersonal Communication
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Qualifications
- Community Health Worker Certification
- Driver's License
- COVID Vaccination
- Background Check
About Waymark
waymarkcare.comWaymark provides community-based care and care coordination for people receiving Medicaid, connecting members with local care teams that include community health workers, therapists, pharmacists, and care coordinators. They help members navigate services and address medical and social needs through in-person and virtual support and wraparound assistance. Waymark partners with health plans, providers, and community organizations and uses outcomes-focused programs and research to improve access, engagement, and health outcomes.