Community Health Worker (Field- Detroit, MI) at CVS Health

Detroit, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Jan, 26

Salary

35.29

Posted On

04 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Community Outreach, Home Visits, Medicaid Populations, Mental Health First Aid, Trauma Informed Care, Motivational Interviewing, Medical Terminology, Excel, Electronic Health Records

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

At CVS Health, we’re building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care. As the nation’s leading health solutions company, we reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels and more than 300,000 purpose-driven colleagues – caring for people where, when and how they choose in a way that is uniquely more connected, more convenient and more compassionate. And we do it all with heart, each and every day. Position Summary This will be a field-based position working with Aetna members and Community Based Organizations (CBO) in Detroit (east), Grosse Pointe, and a few cities in southeast Macomb county. Community Health Workers (CHW) serve the community as a bridge between the member (community) and the health care system (providers) through face-to-face outreach and education. By providing these community and home-visiting services, CHW's help Aetna members attain and maintain better health outcomes, improve relationships with healthcare providers and help both parties become more acculturated with each other. This position will work under the direction of the CHW Supervisor. Required Qualifications Must be located in Detroit (East), Grosse Pointe, or the southeast areas of Macomb county (Eastpointe, Roseville, St. Clair Shores, Warren, Center Line). Must be willing to travel within the 50 mile radius within the assigned areas at least 70% of the time. 1-2 years relevant experience (such as community outreach or home visits with members/patients). 1-2 years of experience in serving the Medicaid populations in urban or rural environments with familiarity of local, formal, and informal resource networks. Preferred Qualifications Experience working in community/outpatient setting. Community Health Worker Certification or equivalent training and experience. Preferred skills: Mental Health First Aid, Trauma Informed Care, Motivational Interviewing, and specialized training in medical terminology and practices for designated health conditions. Experience using a computer including the use of Excel and Electronic Health Records. Education High School Diploma or G.E.D. Anticipated Weekly Hours 40 Time Type Full time Pay Range The typical pay range for this role is: $18.50 - $35.29 This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong. Great benefits for great people We take pride in our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits – investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include: Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan. No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching. Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility. For more information, visit https://jobs.cvshealth.com/us/en/benefits We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 10/27/2025 Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws. Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area.

Responsibilities

Community Health Workers (CHW) serve as a bridge between Aetna members and the healthcare system through face-to-face outreach and education. They help members attain better health outcomes and improve relationships with healthcare providers.