Community Health Worker

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Easterseals MORC is hiring for a Community Health Worker to help make a difference and become part of something bigger than yourself!

We are looking for Game Changers!

The types of people who wake up excited to make a difference. The superheroes of their field who care about the people they serve. If that sounds like you, we want you on our team.

• Low‑cost Dental/Health/Vision insurance
• Dependent care reimbursement, and up to 5 days paid FMLA for maternity, paternity, foster care and adoption
• Generous 401K retirement plan
• 10 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays (over 30 days total of paid time off)
• Wellness programs
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Employer
• Bonuses and extra incentives to reward hard work & dedication
• Mileage reimbursement in accordance with IRS rate
• Free financial planning services through our partnerships with the LoVasco Consulting Group and So Fi
• Student loan repayment options
• Pet insurance

• High School diploma or equivalent. Bachelor’s degree a plus.
• At least two (2) years of experience working in a healthcare or clinical setting in support of persons served.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license in the State of Michigan and proof of insurance.
• Ability to work closely and communicate effectively with persons with mental and/or physical limitations.

• Establish trusting relationships with persons served and collaborate effectively with clinical care teams.
• Provide ongoing interviewing, goal setting and follow‑up for persons served.
• Effectively communicate Easterseals MORC’s mission in establishing relationships with medical staff and persons served.
• Act as an advocate and liaison between persons served and community service agencies.
• Assist persons served in overcoming barriers to obtaining needed medical care and/or behavioral health/social services.
• Connect persons served with transportation resources when appropriate.
• Assist with the completion of required information such as enrollment, eligibility determination and overall follow‑up; assist in completing applications and registration forms when needed to expedite care.

Easterseals MORC was awarded Metro Detroit and West Michigan 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For!