Community Health Worker – Bilingual

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Description

SHIFT: Day Job

SCHEDULE: Full-time
Community Health Worker – Bilingual
Location : Position will be fully on-site at Target stores and will require daily travel to sites in New York City, Manhattan, Bronx and Brooklyn. APPLICANTS SHOULD RESIDE NEARBY*

*Sign-On Bonus Available*

Be part of an extraordinary team
We are looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve. You will thrive in a complex and collaborative environment where you take action and ownership to solve problems and lead change. Do you want to be part of a larger purpose and an evolving, high-performance culture that empowers you to make an impact?

Build the Possibilities. Make an extraordinary impact.

The Community Health Worker is responsible for serving as a liaison/connector between the Target team member, and the community. Helps to bridge conversations with Target team members and remove barriers that prevent them from accessing health and social services. Conducts telephonic and/or face-to-face outreach to Target team members for appointment scheduling, social determinant of health needs assessment, and care gap closure.

How you will make an impact:

Meets Target team members in assigned Target stores to help identify social determinants of health impacting patient’s health and general well-being.
Collaborates with social worker and/or care manager to develop action plan.
Develops trusting relationship with Target team member by providing support and advocacy to help achieve health goals.
Builds strong relationships with the Target team members and Target managment, through walking the store and interacting with team members.
Assists Target team members in accessing health-related services and community resources, such as assistance with enrollment forms.
Facilitates communication between all parties (Target team members and community-based organizations) as needed.
Documents interactions in electronic medical records and completes all other required documentation in a timely manner.
Attends meetings and completes trainings as required.
Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

Requires a High School diploma or GED.
Experience utilizing electronic medical record;
A minimum of 1 year of experience in a healthcare, community-based, or social work environment; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
Bilingual Required (English/Spanish).
Travel will be required.
Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences:

Certified Community Health Worker preferred.
Bachelor’s degree preferred

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.

The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Anthem. We require all new candidates to become vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide – and Anthem approves – a valid religious or medical explanation as to why you are not able to get vaccinated that Anthem is able to reasonably accommodate. Anthem will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.

Anthem, Inc. has been named as a Fortune Great Place To Work in 2021, is ranked as one of the 2021 World’s Most Admired Companies among health insurers by Fortune magazine, and a Top 20 Fortune 500 Companies on Diversity and Inclusion. To learn more about our company and apply, please visit us at careers.antheminc.com. Anthem is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact ability@icareerhelp.com for assistance.