Community Health Worker - Akron, Ohio

About Waymark

Waymark is a mission-driven team of healthcare providers, technologists, and builders working to transform care for people with Medicaid benefits. We partner with communities to deliver technology-enabled, human-centered support that helps patients stay healthy and thrive. We're designing tools and systems that bring care directly to those who need it most-removing barriers and reimagining what's possible in Medicaid healthcare delivery.

Our Values

At Waymark, our values are the foundation of how we work, grow, and support one another :

• Bold Builders : We tackle the toughest challenges in care delivery by harnessing the power of community and technology.
• Humble Learners : We seek feedback, embrace diverse perspectives, and welcome challenges to our assumptions.
• Experiment to Improve : We use data to inform decisions and continuously assess our performance.
• Focused Urgency : Our mission drives us to act swiftly and relentlessly in pursuit of meaningful results.

If this resonates with you, we invite you to bring your creativity, energy, and curiosity to Waymark.

About this Role

As a Community Health Worker, you will be Waymark's frontline presence in the community, connecting with patients to provide social support, advocacy and navigation. You will work to improve the health of patients from low- income communities, by connecting them with various providers and resources. You will be part of a care team that is multidisciplinary and includes licensed clinical social workers, pharmacists, and care coordinators.

Key Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Hourly Rate Range

$22.38 - $25.42

In addition to salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package. Here's what you can expect :

Stock Options : Opportunity to invest in the company's growth.

Work-from-Home Stipend : A dedicated stipend for your first year to help set up your home office.

Incentive Program : Receive additional compensation through performance-based incentives that align with organizational goals and enhance patient outcomes.

Medical, Vision, and Dental Coverage : Comprehensive plans to keep you and your family healthy.

Life Insurance : Basic life insurance to give you peace of mind.

Paid Time Off : 20 vacation days, accrued over the year, plus 11 paid holidays.

Parental Leave : 16 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents after six months of employment, and 8 weeks of bonding leave for non-birthing parents.

Retirement Savings : Access to a 401(k) plan with a company contribution, subject to a vesting schedule.

Commuter Benefits : Convenient options to support your commute needs.

Professional Development Stipend : A dedicated stipend supports professional development and growth.

COVID Vaccination : Waymark has adopted a policy on mandatory full vaccination to safeguard our employees, our partners, and the patients we serve from the hazard of COVID-19. As a healthcare company, we believe it is important for our employees and actions to reflect the best available science and the interests of public health. You will be asked to attest to your COVID vaccination status before an offer of employment is made.

Offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Don't check off every box in the requirements listed above? Please apply anyway! Studies have shown that some of us may be less likely to apply to jobs unless we meet every single qualification. Waymark is dedicated to building a supportive, equal opportunity, and accessible workplace that fosters a sense of belonging - so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every preferred qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still consider submitting an application. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings!