Community Health Worker - Transportation

Overview

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Aspire Indiana Health is a nonprofit provider of comprehensive “whole health” services including primary medical care, behavioral health, recovery services and programs addressing the social drivers of health such as housing and employment. Aspire has health centers in four Central Indiana counties serving Hoosiers of all ages and walks of life.

Position Summary

Community Health Worker's (CHWs) are flexible members of a health care team who work with vulnerable populations to improve health outcomes. The goal of the CHW is to improve the health of the community by increasing health knowledge and self-sufficiency through outreach, community education, informal counseling, social support, and advocacy. The Community Health Worker - Transportation will provide and/or coordinate transportation services to clients and employees and coordinate Aspire fleet maintenance. They will also maintain contact with clients by picking them up at their homes and making telephone calls, promote a medical home model where the CHW, healthcare team and other resources interact to meet the client's needs for services and education and provide referrals as needed.

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required, Bachelor’s Degree in social work, psychology, counseling or related human service field from a college/university accredited by the US Department of Education preferred
• One (1) year of related driving experience required
• Must be able to drive in varying weathering conditions required
• 15 passenger van or bus driving experience and basic motor vehicle knowledge (checking oil, tires for air and tread wear, etc.) strongly preferred

Certification

• Must be able to achieve and maintain Community Health Worker certification within 12 months of hire

Benefits

Aspire prioritizes a work culture that takes care of employees not only at work but in their personal lives as well. The following are offered to *eligible employees:

• Group Medical (PPO and HSA Plans)
• Affordable visits, labs, and prescriptions through Aspire Indiana Health clinics
• Health Savings Account
• Group Dental and Vision Plans
• Prescription coverage, including low copays on all covered medications through select pharmacy locations
• Employee Wellness Program
• Group Life, AD&D Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Short Term Disability
• Paid-Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Bereavement
• Retirement Plan with generous employer match - Up to 6% match
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Your Money Line Financial Wellness Program

*Eligibility dependent on full time or part time status. Not all benefits are offered to part time or temporary employees.

Learn more about us at Aspireindiana.org , and see our Core Values, benefits and current job listings on our Careers page . Or check out our Facebook , LinkedIn , Twitter and YouTube pages.

Drug screen, TB test and extensive background checks (including Criminal History, Sex Offender Registry Search, State Central Registry Check, Education Verification, and Professional References) are required of all Aspire employees.

All individuals who join Aspire are strongly encouraged to have a flu shot and required to be fully vaccinated against COVID19 prior to joining Aspire to further protect our staff and the patients we serve. We also adhere to CDC protocols including wearing masks, social distancing, and sanitizing.

Aspire Indiana Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.