Community Health Coordinator

Join the GLSS Team and make a difference every day! GLSS is looking for talented and caring individuals to support clients through care transitions, promote health and wellness, address social determinants of health, and connect individuals with medical and community resources.

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule
• Medical and Dental insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - Healthcare reimbursement & dependent care assistance
• 12 paid holidays each year
• 15 sick days per year
• 2+ weeks of vacation starting year 1 and increasing with your years of service
• 403b Retirement Savings Plan with an Agency match
• Agency paid life insurance
• Agency paid long term disability (LTD)
• Tuition Assistance after one year of employment
• Mileage reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program to assist you in dealing with life challenges
• Employee referral bonuses of up to $1,000
• Travel Assistance Program - Free Life Planning Services
• Optional benefits including Vision, Pet Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance for you and your family members

Responsibilities

• Support clients through care transitions, promoting health and wellness
• Address social determinants of health and connect individuals with medical and community resources
• Assist clients in identifying personal health goals that promote independence
• Maintain accurate documentation within required timeframe
• Conduct outreach following hospital, emergency department, rehabilitation, or skilled nursing facility discharge
• Complete food insecurity and health-related social needs screenings
• Connect clients with Food is Medicine programs and nutrition resources
• Promote preventive care and routine follow-up with healthcare providers

Requirements

• Associates Degree with at least one year professional experience in the field or a Registered Medical Assistant with 2 years of experience
• Bilingual preferred
• Experience in primary care, hospitals, urgent care, rehabilitation, home health, skilled nursing, care coordination, or community health
• Experience working with individuals living with chronic medical conditions
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to establish and maintain positive and professional relationships with team members, consumers and their support systems, providers, and business partners
• Proficient in the use of computer systems, including Windows-based software applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Effective documentation skills with the ability to complete documentation that is timely, accurate, and comprehensive
• Ability to process information accurately and make decisions based on specific situations and circumstances
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Strong work ethic, dependability, and commitment to consistently meeting responsibilities and deadlines
• Professional demeanor and ability to handle confidential information and documents with discretion according to GLSS policy and HIPAA guidelines and regulations
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation with the ability to conduct home visits, attend community events, or conduct other GLSS business throughout the GLSS service area

Pay

$22.50-$24.50 per hour

Schedule

Full Time, 40 hours per week (Monday-Friday). Hybrid, requires one-two days per week in the office. Community visits, home visits, and in-office meetings may be required as business needs dictate.