Temporary Medi Cal Jobs (NOW HIRING)

**This is a full-time, 8-hour shift Monday-Friday between the hours of 8AM - 12AM midnight in the field. Flexibility in schedule is a must as hours may be early or late (into the evening).

Responsibilities include:

• Build rapport with members by communicating personal experiences with a goal of increasing the likelihood of positive behavior changes.

• Coach members to create and implement strategies that minimize risks associated with the identified common health conditions and behaviors. Connect members to appropriate programs to address barriers to care and to enhance compliance.

• Link members to local, county and state services/resources. Follow up with members and serve as a member advocate, delivering their medications and other supplies as needed.

• Coordinate and/or accompany members to medical and social services appointments that fall outside of the street medicine unit.

• Introduce tools to promote self-management & self-efficacy.

• Complete all required organization and health plan specific documentation in a timely fashion. Some examples include and are not limited to the following: enter all patient touch points and encounter notes in HIA's electronic health records system, member health risk, and update members' Plan of Care after every street medicine encounter. Document all required information in the care management system during phone calls with members. Complete and submit a Monthly Audit Checklist assessment, individual care plans, and update member profiles in the Coordinated Entry System/HMIS.

• May occasionally drive the medically equipped van.

• Schedule encounters based on member's acuity level using the Healthcare in Action electronic health record system.

• Work under the supervision of a Social Worker to ensure proper escalation of cases and coordination of care.

• We seek Rebels who are curious about AI and its power to transform how we operate and serve our members.

• Actively support the achievement of HIA's Vision and Goals and particularly housing placement for unsheltered members.

• This position is a patient-facing role.

• Employees may be eligible for differential pay.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and experience:

• G.E.D./High School, required plus 3+ years of work experience as defined below.

• Associate's degree preferred plus 2 years of work experience as defined below.

• Bachelor's degree preferred plus 1-2 years of work experience as defined below.

• Work Experience to include direct work experience, lived experience, training or volunteer work with patients experiencing homelessness, as well as those with active mental health and substance use conditions.

• Other demonstrated relevant experience in similar community settings, for example, working with other disadvantaged groups, and/or outreach will be considered.

• A comparable combination of education/experience and/or training will be considered equivalent to the education listed above.

• Ability to work in a dynamic, outdoors environment.

• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

• Ability to organize effectively.

• Ability to prioritize multiple and competing tasks.

• Ability to communicate effectively, including articulating one's own relevant personal experiences.

• Excellent oral communication skills, as well as strong interpersonal skills.

• Maintenance of reliable transportation

• Proficiency in operating a computer, including logging into and maneuvering around multiple systems such as online timesheets (time and attendance) and call center software.

• HMIS/ Coordinated Entry System, preferred.

• Travel 50% or more- Must have a valid driver's license, automobile insurance, reliable transportation, and clean driving record.

What's in it for you?

• Base salary range: $21.78 to $33.00 per hour

• An annual employee bonus program

• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

• Generous paid-time-off (PTO)

• 11 paid holidays per year, plus 1 additional floating holiday

• Excellent 401(k) Retirement Saving Plan with employer match.

• Robust employee recognition program

• Wellness program

• Tuition reimbursement

• An opportunity to become part of a team that makes a difference to our members and our community every day!