Community Health Worker, CVS Health

CVS Health

Location:
United States, Southern Cook, Will or Kankakee Counties

Category:
Health and Beauty

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

18.50 - 38.82 USD / Hour

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Job Description:

Community Health Care Workers serve as a bridge between members and the healthcare system through outreach and education. They help Aetna members attain and maintain better health outcomes, improve relationships with healthcare providers, and help both parties become more acculturated with each other.

Job Responsibility:

Conduct home visits with Aetna members with chronic conditions to reinforce following the care plan
Educate healthcare professionals and providers on opportunities for improving and understanding the social determinants of health
Build and maintain positive working relationships with Aetna members, providers, and staff
Assist with care plan implementation and Aetna member education during in-home visits
Assist members to identify socio-economic issues that affect their overall health and develop health/social management plans
Identify gaps and opportunities to strengthen systems of care within the member's community
Assist with patient medication adherence
Teach disease self-management
Accompany members to appointments as needed
Enter and maintain member records in electronic health record system
Travel extensively to client homes, community locations, various agencies, and other outreach destinations

Requirements:

3-5 years of community related experience
Must reside in Southern Cook, Will or Kankakee County, IL
Must be able to travel up to 70% of the time
Reliable transportation to meet with members in the community
High School Diploma or GED

Nice to have:

1-2 years' experience providing clinical services
experience in community/outpatient setting
Community Health Worker Certification or equivalent training and experience
Bilingual
Experience in serving the Medicaid Populations in urban or rural environments with familiarity of local formal and informal resource networks
Mental Health First Aid, Trauma Informed Care, HIPPA, C.L.A.S. Standards, Motivational Interviewing, and specialized training in medical terminology and practices for designated health conditions
Meet all requirements set forth by local state i.e. first aid, CPR, TB screen, etc
Experience using a computer including the use of Excel and Electronic Health Records

What we offer:

Affordable medical plan options
401(k) plan with matching company contributions
Employee stock purchase plan
No-cost wellness programs including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs
Confidential counseling and financial coaching
Paid time off
Flexible work schedules
Family leave
Dependent care resources
Colleague assistance programs
Tuition assistance
Retiree medical access
Mileage reimbursement for community travel

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
October 01, 2025

Expiration:
October 13, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

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