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Region IV Area Agency On Aging Community Health Worker in Saint Joseph, Michigan
About Us: Region IV Area Agency on Aging, Inc., is a nonprofit committed to empowering older adults to age gracefully in the setting of their choice and making a difference in the lives of older adults, caregivers, and their families. Region IV has been a valued community partner since 1974 with our mission "Offering Choices for Independent Lives.". We are dedicated to fostering independence and providing comprehensive services for the aging community in Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren counties.
Position Overview: We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Clinical Quality and Compliance Associate to join our team. In this role, you will play a vital part in maintaining the quality and compliance standards of our agency's services. From tracking data to coordinating training programs, you will collaborate with various departments and community services/vendors to uphold our commitment to excellence.
About the Program: Integrated Care at Home provides quality healthcare directly to individuals in their homes. Integrated Care at Home Services, in collaboration with the Area Agency on Aging, offers home-based medical care to adults aged 18 and older with disabilities or chronic health conditions in Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren counties. Our mission is to reduce emergency room visits and hospitalizations by delivering primary care, behavioral health counseling, chronic care management, and nutrition counseling where it's needed most -- at home. To qualify, individuals must be 18 years or older, primarily homebound, and managing two or more chronic conditions.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree preferred, or associate degree in Health or Human Services, or equivalent experience working with older adults/persons with disabilities.
- Experience in working with older adults and/or persons with disabilities preferred (2-4 years).
- Current Michigan license or certification (CHW, LPN, RN, LBSW, LLMSW, or LMSW) is desirable but not required.
- Ability to obtain certification as a Community Health Worker within 1 year of employment (Training is paid for by the Agency)
- Proficiency in standard office applications and computer literacy required (Microsoft 365 products).
- General understanding of long-term care, person-centered thinking, and community resources preferred.
- Ability to travel within Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren counties; reliable transportation required.
Benefits:
- Full-time position (37.5 hours/week), no weekends or on-call duties.
- 50/50 hybrid schedule after training period
- Flexible scheduling between the hours of 6am and 7pm Monday- Friday
- $200 continuing education/ per year
- Employer-provided benefits include Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance, 403b retirement account with employer matching, employer-provided life insurance, sick leave (12 days), vacation time (12 days), and paid holidays (14.5 days), Optional Life Insurance, AD&D insurance, and pet insurance.
- Full-time Employees may qualify for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Equal Employment Opportunity: We are committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and advancement without discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression.
Key Responsibilities:
Provides ongoing information and support to caseload of clients and their families and caregivers.
Maintains strong relationships with partners and providers throughout the health and human service community.
Conducts comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment independently or as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
Develops, implements, and monitors person-