Elderwood
Location
Buffalo, New York
Salary
$24 / HOUR
The Community Health Worker conducts in-home and community visits to assess member safety and support social determinants of health interventions. They collaborate with Care Managers and Quality teams to assist with documentation review, gap closure, and operational compliance.
Requires at least two years of experience in care coordination or community health, specifically working with Medicare, Medicaid, or complex populations. An associate degree in Health or Social Work is preferred, and reliable transportation is required.
Salary Starting at $24.00 / hr Overview The Community Health Worker is a non-clinical, clinical-adjacent role that supports higher-complexity member needs through a combination of community-based engagement, quality execution, and operational support. This position is designed for individuals with demonstrated experience working with medically complex or vulnerable populations. The Community Health Worker conducts in-home and community visits, supports social determinants of health (SDOH) interventions, assists with documentation review and gap closure activities, and participates in quality-related workflows including audits, readiness activities, and corrective actions. The role works closely with Care Managers, Quality, and Operations teams to support compliance, member safety, and service effectiveness while remaining an individual contributor without supervisory or measure ownership responsibilities.
Member-Facing & Community-Based Support Conduct in-home and community visits to assess member safety, stability, service utilization, and overall well-being. Identify and document changes in member condition, environment, or service effectiveness. Support SDOH interventions by identifying barriers, facilitating referrals, and ensuring follow-up on community-based resources. Promote member engagement, education, and advocacy while reinforcing independence and appropriate service use. Communicate findings, concerns, and follow-up needs to Care Managers and interdisciplinary team members. Clinical-Adjacent & Care Coordination Support Assist with documentation review to support care planning, audits, and quality requirements. Support gaps-in-care identification and closure activities in collaboration with Quality and Care Management. Participate in care coordination escalation workflows as appropriate, without assuming clinical decision-making authority. Support monitoring of member satisfaction and service delivery concerns. Quality & Operational Support Participate in internal audits, audit readiness activities, and corrective action follow-up. Support execution of quality initiatives without ownership of quality measures or programs. Review dashboards and reports to both interpret trends and act on identified gaps or findings. Assist with data collection, validation, and operational follow-through related to quality and compliance efforts. Provide surge support across Care Navigation and Quality functions as operational needs require. Documentation, Compliance & Professional Practice Complete timely, accurate, and detailed documentation in the EMR in accordance with organizational standards. Maintain confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, and organizational policies. Adhere to safety protocols during home and community visits. Represent the organization professionally in member homes and community settings. Participate in team meetings, case reviews, and required trainings. From Up to
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