Field Based Community Health Worker - Minnesota

Field Based Community Health Worker - Minnesota at UnitedHealth Group

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Field Based Community Health Worker - Minnesota

Requisition number 2357056

Job category Medical & Clinical Operations

Primary location Eden Prairie MN

Date posted 04232026

Overtime status Non-exempt

Travel Yes 25 of the Time

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Optum is a global organization that delivers care aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care pharmacy benefits data and resources they need to feel their best.

Here you will find a culture guided by inclusion talented peers comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale.

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Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Field Based Community Health Worker is responsible for identifying and initiating referrals for social service programs including financial psychosocial community and state supportive services. As a Field Based Community Health Worker CHW you will act with Medicaid members to ensure to provide home and social resources and member resource education.

The Field Based Community Health Worker also addresses social determinants of health such as transportation housing and food access.

Together were removing the barriers that keep people from receiving the kind of quality healthcare that makes a difference. We focus on Integrity Compassion Relationships Innovation and Performance as we empower people to achieve better health and well-being.

Working Schedule

This position is full time 40-hour work week Monday - Friday between the hours of 830am - 700 pm Central Standard time.

The schedule will be determined by the hiring manager upon hire.

This position is a field-based position with a home-based office. You will work from home when not in the field.

Location

Minnesota with local travel up to 25 and mileage is reimbursed at current government rate.

If you reside in Minnesota youll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities

Create a positive experience and relationship with the members

Help members set goals and develop a care plan to achieve those goals

Proactively engage the members to manage their own health and healthcare

As needed help the member engage with mental health and substance use treatment

Utilize both company and community-based resources to establish a safe and effective case management plan for members

Collaborate with patients family and healthcare providers

Identify and initiate referrals for social service programs including financial psychosocial community and state supportive services

Document referrals provided

Accountable to understand role and how it affects utilization management benchmarks and quality outcomes

Youll need to be flexible adaptable and above all patient in all types of situations

Engage members either face to face or telephonically

Help members set person-centered SMART goals and develop a care plan to achieve those goals with regular follow up calls and ongoing documentation of progress towards goals met

Adhere to detailed specific documentation requirements in the members health record

Proactively engage the members to manage their own health and healthcare using Motivational Interviewing Skills

Provide member education on community resources and benefits

Utilize strong skill sets of managing multiple tasks at a time being self-motivated driven toward quality results managing time well being very detailed oriented and organized work well in a team and on your own and ability to manage multiple deadlines

Provide member education on community resources and benefits

Partner with care team community providers internal staff

Knowledge and continued learning of community cultures and values

Performs other duties as assigned

What are the reasons to consider working for UnitedHealth Group Put it all together - competitive base pay a full and comprehensive benefit program performance rewards and a management team who demonstrates their commitment to your success.

Some of our offerings include

Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay period plus 8 Paid Holidays

Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving account

Dental Vision Life& AD&D Insurance along with Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability coverage

401k Savings Plan Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Education Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Voluntary Benefits pet insurance legal insurance LTC Insurance etc.

Youll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions on what it takes to succeed in your