Community Health Coach - Hudson Valley

Overview

The challenges of affordable healthcare continue to create new opportunities. Elderplan and HomeFirst, our Medicare and Medicaid managed care health plans, are outstanding examples of how we are expanding services in response to our patients' and members' needs. These high-quality healthcare plans are designed to help keep people independent and living life on their own terms.

The MJHS Difference

At MJHS, we are more than a workplace; we are a supportive community committed to excellence, respect, and providing high-quality, personalized health care services. We foster collaboration, celebrate achievements, and promote fairness for all. Our contributions are recognized with comprehensive compensation and benefits, career development, and the opportunity for a healthy work-life balance, advancement within our organization and the fulfillment of having a lasting impact on the communities we serve.

Benefits include:

• Tuition Reimbursement for all full and part-time staff
• Generous paid time off, including your birthday!
• Affordable and comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage for employee and family members
• Two retirement plans! 403(b) AND Employer Paid Pension
• Flexible spending
• And MORE!

MJHS companies are qualified employers under the Federal Government’s Paid Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

Responsibilities

Conduct in-person care management visits to identify and provide appropriate interventions based on the psychosocial, environmental, and spiritual needs of the member. Use pre-established criteria & care management scripts to identify Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) needs while in the members’ home, in accordance with departmental workflow.

Provide education on how to access covered and non-covered benefits and ensure continuity of care across all healthcare settings by collaborating with the interdisciplinary team. Utilize benefit structure and community-based resources to address member needs. Educate members on preventative health, quality of life interventions, plan benefits, Advanced Directives/Health Care Proxy/Power of Attorney (POA) and help to facilitate the completion of such documentation. Collaborate with the Primary Care Management, report findings, & submit completed documentation to the Support Staff Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, psychology or related health field is preferred.
• Minimum 1-2 years of relevant work experience in long term care, managed care, home care, geriatrics, hospital setting, or hospice.
• Prior experience in an interdisciplinary service delivery environment preferred.
• Working knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid regulations.
• Strong background in addressing Social Determinants of Health/Certification.

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