Community Health Worker

Job Details Job Location:
Tampa, FL Position Type: 1 - Full-Time (30+hrs) Salary Range: $21.00 - $23.00 Hourly Description

Who We Are

At Emcara Health, we are at the forefront of transforming in-home healthcare, delivering comprehensive home-based primary care solutions, as well as prospective and retrospective risk adjustment programs. Our national value-based medical group is dedicated to providing exceptional care for patients and members while offering unparalleled value to our clients.

We pride ourselves on fostering a growth-oriented, compassionate, and collaborative work environment. We deeply value the contributions of our talented teams, supporting their innovative ideas and long-term personal and professional growth. As a leading provider of in-home assessments and longitudinal care for Medicare and Medicaid patients, Emcara Health is on a mission to revolutionize the in-home care experience and become a premier employer in the healthcare industry.

Our commitment to quality patient care, employee well-being, and continuous innovation drives everything we do.

Why join our team at Emcara?

At Emcara Health, we are a team of dedicated professionals committed to improving the lives of our patients through innovative, home-based care. We operate in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment where no two days are alike. If you’re passionate about meaningful work and delivering impactful results, we encourage you to apply!

We are looking for top-tier talent to join our workforce, offering competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

• Hourly compensation between $21.00to $23.00, PLUS an annual performance-based, discretionary incentive.
• Health Insurance with multiple plan options with company-sponsored HSA contributions for eligible plans.
• Dental and Vision Insurance:
  Affordable employee premiums starting at low rates.
• Flexible Spending Plans for Health Care and Dependent Care Accounts.
• Long-Term Disability and Basic Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance at no cost to you.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with competitive employer match.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid sick leave options.

In addition to these great benefits, we offer an environment that values your growth—personally and professionally. Your unique experience is welcomed and valued here at Emcara Health.

What You Will Do - Essential Functions

The Community Health Worker (CHW) will work closely with patients in home-based medical practices to address both clinical and social health needs. Reporting to the Community Health Manager, the CHW builds trust with patients and their families, helping them navigate challenges such as transportation, food, and financial issues that impact their health. They will conduct in-person, telehealth, and telephonic visits, assess social support needs, and collaborate with care team members to support patient action plans and interventions.

The role is field based with some administrative duties, requiring strong communication and community engagement skills.

• Patient Engagement & Relationship Building:
  Engage patients in various community settings (home, facility, clinic) to build trusting relationships and assess social and behavioral health needs through tools like PHQ-9 and GAD-7 questionnaires.
• Social Support & Referrals:
  Assist patients in addressing social needs (transportation, housing, food, financial assistance) and respond to referrals related to barriers to care, behavioral health issues, or changes in care needs.
• Health Education & Chronic Disease Management:
  Provide culturally relevant health education and support patients in managing chronic conditions such as depression, anxiety, heart failure, diabetes, and COPD, with a focus on lifestyle modifications.
• Collaboration & Documentation:
  Collaborate with the care team in case conferences and document follow-up actions in the electronic health record while maintaining an up-to-date community resource directory.

Who You Are

• Required Qualifications
  • Longtime resident of their local community with great knowledge of local community resources
  • Preferred 2 years or more of experience in health or social services
  • High school or GED required
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills & ability to carry out written and oral instructions
  • Strong advocacy skills, including the ability to advocate for the patient
  • Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
  • A knowledge of motivational interviewing preferred
  • Ability to work independently as well as with a team with a strong desire to build collaborative relationships with all members of the field and regional teams
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills are required
  • Working knowledge of computers with an ability to navigate and use an electronic health record for effective and efficient documentation
  • Ability to work weekends and evenings if required
  • Bi-Lingual based on prevalence of local language
  • Driver’s license requirements: licensed for a minimum of 3 years without…