Working Each Day to Make a Difference

At Community Health Plan of Washington, we're driven by our belief that everyone deserves access to quality health care.

More than 25 years ago, we made a commitment to improve the health of our communities by making quality health care accessible to all Washington state residents.

We continue that pledge today by providing affordable comprehensive coverage to more than 315,000 individuals and families throughout the state.

• We are a local not-for-profit health plan in Washington State.
• We are committed to keeping Washington families healthy.
• We connect our communities to the health resources they need.
• We provide access to high-quality care for our members.
• We connect and empower our members through technology.
• The Community Health Centers we partner with strive to support members with a comprehensive mix of medical resources in one convenient location.
• Our partnerships with Community Health Centers and our extended provider network help us improve the health care delivery system.

To learn more about how you can make a difference working at Community Health Plan of Washington, visitwww.chpw.org{rel="nofollow"}.

Community Health Worker - Spokane Region

This position is Remote, however; the Candidate will be expected to reside in and travel throughout the Spokane region (Ferry, Stevens, Pend Oreille, Lincoln, Spokane, and Adams counties). 

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The Community Health Worker serves as a liaison between health and social services and the community to facilitate access to services and improve the quality and cultural competence of service delivery. They also build individual and community capacity by increasing health knowledge and self-sufficiency through a range of activities such as outreach, community education, informal counseling, social support, and advocacy.

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Responsible for engaging prospective care management program participants who have been identified through data analysis and referral sources to likely benefit from care management program offerings.

Provides community outreach services including home visits, assisting individuals with accessing transportation services, educating enrollees on healthy behaviors, and providing information on community resources.

Provides follow up services via telephonic or face to face engagement with clients and service planning partners as needed to coordinate reminder calls, medication, and medical appointments, upon request from the care management team.

with care managers in securing and identifying needed referrals to community and network medical, behavioral health and social assistance providers through telephonic and/or face to face outreach.

Provides oral and/or written status updates regarding client alerts, progress and needs to responsible care managers and providers, legal mandate, or other care plan affiliates as needed to assist the program and enrollees. Ensures case documentation is consistent with policies and procedures.

Provides scheduled activities that promote socialization, recovery, self-advocacy, development of natural supports, and maintenance of community living skills.

Provides information to increase the enrollee's knowledge about his or her health conditions and improve adherence to prescribed treatment.

This position requires traveling on behalf of the Company and working in the field at least 50% of the time. It is essential that a current driver's license, proof of insurance and an acceptable driving record are maintained.

Other duties as assigned. Essential functions l