Community Health Worker - Macomb presso Easterseals MORC

Easterseals MORC is hiring for a Community Health Worker to help make a difference and become part of something bigger than yourself! 

We are looking for Game Changers!

The types of people who wake up excited to make a difference. The superheroes of their field who care about the people they serve. If that sounds like you, we want you on our team.

Benefits of Being a Superhero!

Benefits: 

• Low-cost Dental/Health/Vision insurance
• Dependent care reimbursement, and up to 5 days paid FMLA for maternity, paternity, foster care and adoption.
• Generous 401K retirement plan
• 10 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays (Over 30 days total of paid time off)
• Wellness Programs
• We are a PSLF (Public Service Loan Forgiveness) Employer.
• We provide bonuses and extra incentives to reward hard work & dedication.
• Mileage reimbursement in accordance with IRS rate.
• Free financial planning services through our partnerships with the LoVasco Consulting Group, and SoFi.
• Student loan repayment options
• Pet Insurance

Qualifications: 

• High School diploma or equivalent. Bachelor’s degree a plus.
• At least two (2) years of experience working in a healthcare or clinical setting in the support of persons served.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license in the State of Michigan and proof of insurance.
• Ability to work closely and communicate effectively with persons with mental and/or physical limitations.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Establishes trusting relationships with persons served as they work collaboratively and effectively with clinical care teams.
• Provides ongoing interviewing, goal setting and follow-up for persons served.
• Effectively communicates Easterseals MORC’s mission in establishing relationships with medical staff and persons served.
• Acts in advocacy and liaison role between persons served and community service agencies.
• Assists persons served in overcoming barriers to obtaining needed medical care and/or behavioral health/social services.
• Connects persons served with transportation resources when appropriate.
• Assists with the completion of required information such as enrollment, eligibility determination and overall follow-up. Assist in the completion of applications and registration forms when needed in order to expedite care.

Easterseals MORC was awarded Metro Detroit and West Michigan 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For!