Community Health Worker

About Us:

Come work for one of the largest Home Health Care companies in the State of New Mexico. Ambercare Homecare is looking for Community Health Worker to come join our rapidly growing team in Albuquerque, NM.

What We Offer:

• Great culture and team atmosphere
• Comprehensive benefits effective on the first of the month
• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
• Generous time off accruals
• Paid holidays
• Mileage reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Merit Increases
• Employee Discount Programs

What You'll Do:

• Responsible for establishing trusting relationships with patients and their families while providing general support and encouragement.
• Work closely with medical providers to help ensure that patients have comprehensive and coordinated care plans.
• Provide ongoing follow-up, basic motivational interviewing, and goal setting with patients/families.
• Help patients connect with transportation resources, attend appointments, and provide appointment reminders in special circumstances.
• Provides assistance with applications for Supplemental Security Income, Hospice, Medicaid, and Medicaid Waiver. Obtains resources from community social, health, pharmaceutical and welfare agencies to assist in meeting patient/family needs.
• Act as a patient advocate and liaison between the patient/family and community service agencies.

Qualifications:

• High school graduate or equivalent required
• Successful completion of a Community Health Worker formal training program such as from a college or other education institution is preferred.
• Current state certification where required/available.
• Experience working in a community-based setting for at least 1 to 2 years preferred.
• Maintains a current CPR certification.
• A valid driver s license and proof of insurance is required.
• Good organizational skills to handle multiple priorities while remaining professional and calm.
• Strong level of confidentiality due to the sensitivity of materials and information handled.

Text 5954 to 505-###-#### to apply

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