Community Connector CHW (Southwest MI)

Job Description

Molina Healthcare is hiring several Community Connectors in SW Michigan (Region 8).

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A Community Connector at Molina Healthcare plays a hands-on, member-facing role focused on improving health outcomes by addressing social determinants of health (SDoH). CCs live within the communities they serve, which helps build trust and relatability. You will be a bridge between healthcare and social support systems, helping members overcome barriers to care, and live healthier lives. CC’s conduct both face to face visits in members’ homes or community settings and telephonic outreach to build relationships and provide personalized support. Community Connectors often work closely with Molina Care Managers to ensure needs are coordinated.

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Those who hold a Community Health Worker certification are highly encouraged to apply.

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Our Community Connectors play an integral role in ensuring our members are connected to the resources they need to improve their lives and well-being.

Community Connectors will handle all non-clinical inquiries and / or outreach to our members. This is a field-based role which requires community and home visits to our members.  You can expect to meet with members face to face approximately 50% (+ / - ) of the time. A valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle is required. Molina will reimburse for all travel. You will work remotely from your home office the remaining time.

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Highly Qualified Candidates Will Have The Following Experience :

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• Background / experience in social services, social work, community engagement or any other type of work in which you’ve worked with vulnerable populations.

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KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

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REQUIRED EDUCATION : HS Diploma / GED

PREFERRED EDUCATION : Associate's Degree in a health care related field (e.g., nutrition, counseling, social work).

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REQUIRED EXPERIENCE : Minimum 1 year experience working with underserved or special needs populations, with varied health, economic and educational circumstances.

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PREFERRED EXPERIENCE :

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REQUIRED LICENSE, CERTIFICATION, ASSOCIATION : Must have valid driver's license with good driving record and be able to drive within applicable state or locality with reliable transportation.

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PREFERRED LICENSE, CERTIFICATION, ASSOCIATION : Current Community Health Worker (CHW) Certification preferred (for states other than Ohio, Florida and California, where it is required).

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To all current Molina employees : If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply through the intranet job listing.

Molina Healthcare offers competitive benefits and compensation package. Molina Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M / F / D / V.

Pay Range : $21.16 - $38.37 / HOURLY