Community Health Worker

Community Health Worker

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking compassionate and community-focused Community Health Workers to join a rapidly growing healthcare organization in Melville, NY. The organization has expanded from just in the past year and is continuing to grow.

If you're passionate about helping others, connecting individuals with vital community resources, and making a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Position Overview

As a Community Health Worker, you'll work directly with Medicaid members, helping them navigate healthcare benefits, complete screenings, and connect with essential community resources. You'll serve as a trusted advocate, providing support and guidance while building meaningful relationships with individuals who may be facing complex social and healthcare challenges.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outreach and build relationships with Medicaid members.
• Complete member screenings and assess individual needs.
• Assist members with navigating healthcare benefits and available community resources.
• Coordinate referrals through the Unite Us platform.
• Provide education, advocacy, and ongoing support to help members access appropriate services.
• Handle sensitive and emotionally challenging conversations with empathy and professionalism.
• Collaborate with internal teams and community organizations to improve member outcomes.
• Participate in monthly community outreach events and engagement activities.

Qualifications

We're looking for candidates with:

• Experience working for a nonprofit organization, community-based organization, or social services agency
• Previous case management or care coordination experience
• Knowledge of Medicaid, community resources, or social service programs
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Ability to build trust and rapport with diverse populations
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases and priorities
• A compassionate, patient-centered approach to supporting vulnerable populations

Schedule & Compensation

• Pay Rate: $24-26/hr depending on experience
• Position Type: Temp to Hire
• Schedule: Full-time (40 hours/week)
• Location: Hybrid - Melville, NY 11747
• Initial training conducted onsite
• Transition to a hybrid work schedule after training
• Monthly community outreach days required

Why Join This Team?

• Join a mission-driven organization experiencing tremendous growth
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on the health and well-being of your local community
• Hybrid work environment after training
• Collaborative, supportive team culture
• Long-term opportunity with a rapidly expanding organization

If you're passionate about serving your community and helping individuals access the care and resources they need, we'd love to connect with you!

Pay Details: $24.00 to $26.00 per hour

Search managed by: Erin Fuqua

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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