Community Health Worker

• Conduct intake interviews with members and complete the Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) assessment
• Communicate the purpose of the program to the members and the impact it may have on their well-being
• Help patients identify socio-economic issues that affect their overall health and develop health/social management plans and goals
• Partner with community organizations, governmental agencies, and local resources to develop productive relationships and programs
• Assist patients in understanding care plans and instructions
• Assist members in accessing health-related services, and overcoming barriers to obtaining needed medical care/social services
• Provide support and advocacy during medical visits or when necessary to ensure members' medical needs and referrals required are being conveyed
• Follow up with both members and providers regarding health/social services
• Maintains positive working relationships with members, providers, nurse case managers, agency representatives, and office staff, from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds
• Works to reduce cultural and socio-economic barriers between members and institutions

Community Health Worker coordinating health improvement resources for Maryland Care Management

Community Health Worker – SDoH

Community Health Worker coordinating health improvement resources and addressing socio-economic barriers for Maryland Care Management. Engaging with members to facilitate access to healthcare and community services.

• Conduct intake interviews with members and complete the Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) assessment
• Communicate the purpose of the program to the members and the impact it may have on their well-being
• Help patients identify socio-economic issues that affect their overall health and develop health/social management plans and goals
• Partner with community organizations, governmental agencies, and local resources to develop productive relationships and programs
• Assist patients in understanding care plans and instructions
• Assist members in accessing health-related services and overcoming barriers to obtaining needed medical care/social services
• Provide support and advocacy during medical visits or when necessary to ensure members' medical needs and referrals required are being conveyed
• Follow up with both members and providers regarding health/social services
• Maintains positive working relationships with members, providers, nurse case managers, agency representatives, and office staff, from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds

Community Health Worker addressing social barriers to optimal health

Community Health Worker addressing social barriers to health for Maryland Physicians Care members. Conducting assessments, developing health plans, and collaborating with community resources in Central Maryland.

• Serves as a trusted community-based liaison, navigator, and member support resource
• Supports patients and members by conducting in-home and community-based wellness visits
• Completes health risk assessments and follow-ups
• Identifies barriers to care and connects individuals to resources
• Reinforces care plan goals
• Works closely with interdisciplinary care team
• Helps navigate the health care system and improve engagement in preventive and chronic disease care
• Supports medication adherence and transitions of care after discharge
• Conducts wellness visits and social needs screenings
• Documents all encounters and escalates concerns appropriately
• Maintains knowledge of community resources and connects patients to them
• Works collaboratively and independently in the community.

Community Health Worker supporting patients in Allegany County region

Community Health Worker supporting patients in Allegany County, conducting wellness visits and coordinating care. Collaborating with health team to navigate barriers and support health goals.

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Community Health Worker – SDoH

Community Health Worker – SDoH

Community Health Worker