Job Details

Job Title: Community Health Worker
Allmed Benefits: Vision Insurance, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance and 401(k)
Pay Rate: $20/hr (Paid Weekly)
Work Location: Remote/Telecommute (Must reside in New Mexico; servicing Southeast, Southwest, Northeast, Northwest, and Metro regions)
Contract: 01/26/2026 to 05/29/2026
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Occasional overtime may be required based on business needs.

Position Summary

The Community Health Worker (CHW) supports care coordination teams by locating and engaging hard-to-reach members. This role plays a critical part in member outreach efforts, including visiting members in community settings such as homes, hospitals, and shelters, while promoting access to healthcare services and community resources.

Team Environment

This position works collaboratively with a team of 15-16 Care Coordinators and reports to one manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Locate members who are difficult to reach or engage through community-based outreach
• Conduct Health Risk Assessments with members
• Engage and build rapport with UHC members to support care coordination efforts
• Educate members on available Value-Added Services
• Collaborate with community organizations and local resources to support member needs
• Document outreach efforts and member interactions accurately and timely
• Travel within assigned regions as required to meet members in community settings

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong understanding of community culture and local resources
• Ability and willingness to travel within assigned regions
• Must reside in New Mexico
• Valid driver's license

• Experience working with a Managed Care Organization
• Background in case management
• Community Health Worker (CHW) or peer support experience or training
• Knowledge of Behavioral Health and/or Substance Use services

• No professional license required
• CHW or Community Health Representative (CHR) certification preferred