Community Health Worker I

The role

The Community Health Worker I provides direct center and field-based support to PACE participants. This role addresses Social Determinants of Health needs and reduces barriers to accessing essential services.

What you will do

• Provide direct participant support to address SDoH needs through home visits, outreach, and in-person assistance
• Connect participants to established community resources and follow up to support access, eligibility verification, and utilization
• Assist participants with completing and submitting applications for identified community resources and community-based programs
• Support Social Workers in discharge planning by supplying applicable community resource information during PACE disenrollment
• Support participants with complex needs through ongoing engagement, resource connection support, and barrier resolution
• Collaborate with Social Workers, ECAs, PELs, and the broader IDT to reinforce participant-centered care plans
• Assist with completing grievances, appeals, incident reports, APS reports, and other quality or compliance-related requirements

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency
• Reliable means of transportation
• Strong knowledge of community-based services and resource navigation
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Nice to have

• Associate’s degree in social work, human services, social science, or relevant field
• Experience working with older adults or vulnerable populations
• Experience working with frail or elderly populations

Benefits

• Medical insurance coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 17 days of personal time off (PTO)
• 12 holidays observed annually
• 6 sick days
• 401K savings + match
• Base pay and bonus

Before you apply

• Proof of vaccination, or a vaccine declination form will be required prior to employment

About the company

WelbeHealth’s PACE program helps seniors stay in their homes and communities by providing medical care and community-based services.