Job details
Salary range: $23.87 - $25.51 per hour
Community Engagement Lead - Job Summary
Lead community engagement efforts to build relationships, promote health, and connect members with healthcare and social services, supporting peers and addressing healthcare inequity.
Key Responsibilities
- Build relationships with individuals and communities to promote health and wellness
- Conduct community-based outreach and education on healthcare services, disease prevention, and healthy lifestyles
- Advocate for member and community needs within healthcare systems and social services
- Establish partnerships with community-based organizations to broaden support services
- Provide culturally appropriate health education on nutrition, chronic disease management, mental health, and preventative care
- Support individuals in navigating healthcare systems
- Organize workshops and informational sessions on healthcare topics
- Assist members with accessing medical care, insurance, social services, and closing care gaps
- Identify barriers to healthcare and provide resources
- Connect individuals with social services such as housing, food assistance, and employment support
- Document interactions in digital systems timely
- Support Area Manager by assisting and training Specialists
- Conduct in-home visits as needed
- Physically support outreach activities including driving and carrying supplies
Requirements
- Passion for helping and serving others
- Outgoing personality with positive attitude for in-person and remote engagement
- Interest in working with Medicare/DSNP/Medicaid populations
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Proactive and adaptive to dynamic work environments
- Experience working remotely and autonomously
- Flexible availability including outside business hours
- Reliable transportation
- 3-5 years of relevant experience
Education
Associate or Bachelor Degree (preferred)
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About Wider Circle
siteWider Circle partners with health plans and providers nationwide to deliver community care programs that connect neighbors for better health outcomes through trusted relationships.
What Our Employees Say
- Wider Circle is mission-driven, focusing on building and strengthening community connections to improve health outcomes, which can be fulfilling for those passionate about helping others. (www.widercircle.com)
- Employees report a collaborative and supportive team environment. (www.glassdoor.com)
- The company is growing and expanding, offering opportunities for professional development and advancement. (www.widercircle.com)
Challenges You Might Face
- Some employees note that the workload can be heavy and the work pace fast, potentially leading to stress or burnout. (www.glassdoor.com)
- As a relatively new and rapidly growing organization, processes and structures may still be evolving, leading to occasional confusion or lack of clarity. (www.indeed.com)
- Field roles often require frequent travel and community engagement, which may not suit everyone's preferences or lifestyle. (www.widercircle.com)